Chicago Teachers Union, Democrats push through 4-year deal by concealing coming cuts
Large sections of educators had no confidence that the Chicago Teachers Union would bring back a better deal, let alone lead a fight against Trump.
Jerry White•
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Teachers in England reject 2.8 percent wage offer and support indicative strike ballot over wages and conditions
Teachers face intolerable working conditions, a funding crisis, a near collapse of SEND (special education needs) provision, and crumbling schools threatening the safety of teachers and children.
Tania Kent•
Before releasing contract vote results, Chicago Teachers Union officials defend record of betrayal
The Chicago Teachers Union will a hold a press conference Monday morning to announce the results of the vote by 28,000 educators on its deal with the city.
Kristina Betinis•
Mounting opposition from Chicago teachers to CTU sellout, as contract voting continues
Despite assurances by the Chicago Teachers Union that the deal will “Trump-proof” the district, teachers worry about severe budget cuts planned by city officials and the White House.
Jerry White, Kristina Betinis•
Morgan Peach, SEP candidate for the seat of Calwell•
Jerry White•
Kristina Betinis, Alexander Fangmann•
Evelyn Rios, Kimie Saito•
Jane Wise•
Oppose the Verdi union’s divide-and-rule strategy: For a united strike by German postal, public service and transport workers
The Verdi leadership unreservedly supports the warmongering policy of both the outgoing and incoming federal governments.
Joint appeal by the postal, public service and BVG action committees•
Australia: Committee for Public Education holds online meeting to unite educators, workers and students against the assault on public education
The reports and discussions outlined the crisis in public education and emphasised the urgent need for educators to form independent organisations of struggle to counter the widening attacks on public education and democratic rights.
Our reporter•
US Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee holds online meeting against Trump’s threats to privatize USPS
Postal workers, outraged at the betrayals of the trade unions, discussed what needed to be done now to protect jobs, which included unifying all sections of the working class in a common struggle against oligarchy and dictatorship.
Jacob Crosse•
Emergency meeting: Stop Trump’s moves to privatize USPS! Oppose the illegitimate NALC contract!
USPS workers must link up with other sections of the federal workforce, with auto workers, logistics workers, and other sections of the working class, and with postal workers internationally facing the same threat of privatization.
USPS Workers Rank-and-File Committee•
Transport Workers Action Committee•
Transport Workers Action Committee•
A Costco worker•
Committee for Public Education•
Jacob Crosse•
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