For these new Chicago teachers, April 1 strike was all about students
Chicago teachers went on strike to protest Bruce Rauner and the budget crisis, which threatens public schools and state universities.
Chicago Teachers fire back: “We have had it!” (with video)
Labor and community organizers worked tirelessly throughout the day to stage events that engaged the community in vibrant ways.
Chicago teachers strike puts focus on Rauner, state budget crisis
Illinois is entering its tenth month without a budget; Rauner has refused to sign one without legislators agreeing to his drastic "turnaround agenda" that rolls back worker rights.
