
CPS CEO Jackson on a Possible Teachers Strike, Year Ahead
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The Chicago Teachers Union on Wednesday set a date for a strike authorization vote.
The Chicago Teachers Union delegates on Wednesday set a date for a strike authorization vote. It’s the latest turn in what’s been a contentious round of contract negotiations. CPS CEO Janice Jackson discusses that and more.
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CPS CEO Jackson on a Possible Teachers Strike, Year Ahead
Clip: 9/5/2019 | 11mVideo has Closed Captions
The Chicago Teachers Union delegates on Wednesday set a date for a strike authorization vote. It’s the latest turn in what’s been a contentious round of contract negotiations. CPS CEO Janice Jackson discusses that and more.
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