Dive Summary:
- Karen Lewis, head of the Chicago Teacher's Union (CTU), made a televised statement saying that negotiations between the CTU and the school district had made a positive turn.
- The CTU is threatening to strike if issues regarding working conditions and pay are not resolved.
- In case of a strike, the school district and churches have offered activities, meals and shelter for students who would otherwise have no one to look after them.
From the article:
The head of the Chicago Teachers Union said Friday that negotiations with the district have taken a “turn for the better.”
During an appearance on WLS-TV on Friday, CTU President Karen Lewis said she’s been more heartened by recent talks with officials at Chicago Public Schools. ...
