Chicago Teachers Union members approve contract with historic support, avoiding strike as union prepares to fight federal threats

CHICAGO — Members of the Chicago Teachers Union voted to ratify a new contract with Chicago Public Schools, marking the first time in 15 years that the union settled its contract without a strike or a strike vote. It has been far from easy to get the tentative agreement across the finish line, despite the union’s ally, Mayor Brandon Johnson, helping the negotiation process along. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content.

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