NEW: Chicago Teachers Union just voted to refuse to show up to work tomorrow.
71% of the teachers unions members who voted approved the refusal to return to work
https://chicago.suntimes.com/platform/amp/education/2021/1/24/22247280/chicago-teachers-union-votes-in-person-work-defy-chicago-public-schools-reopening-plan-strike
https://chicago.suntimes.com/platform/amp/education/2021/1/24/22247280/chicago-teachers-union-votes-in-person-work-defy-chicago-public-schools-reopening-plan-strike
The district just agreed to push back reopening until at least Wednesday January 27th to discuss things with the union. https://twitter.com/NaderDIssa/status/1353411471963795463?s=19
If grocery store employees strike families can take their money elsewhere
If school employees strike families should similarly be able to take their children's education dollars elsewhere.
If school employees strike families should similarly be able to take their children's education dollars elsewhere.
Private schools have been fighting to reopen
Teachers unions have been fighting to remain closed
The difference is one of incentives
One of these sectors gets your money regardless of whether they open their doors for business.
Teachers unions have been fighting to remain closed
The difference is one of incentives
One of these sectors gets your money regardless of whether they open their doors for business.
Education funding is supposed to be meant for educating children - not for protecting a government monopoly.
We should fund students instead of institutions.
We should fund students instead of institutions.