Chicago Teachers Union rejects fact-finding report

Chicago schools chief Pedro Martinez asserts no need for teachers strike following release of fact-finder’s report
The teachers union rejection of the report opens the door for a strike as soon as March following the 30-day cooling-off period after, if the two sides don’t agree.
Chicago Teachers Union rejects factfinder report amid contract talks with CPS, strike fears mount
Neither the CTU nor CPS have used the word "strike," but the reality is the 19-page factfinding report opens the door for teachers to prepare for one.
CPS Leaders See ‘No Reason’ for Possible Strike After Teachers Union Rejects Fact-Finding Report
That is the last thing that students and families need,” CPS CEO Pedro Martinez said of a possible teachers strike, “and given how close our teams are to an agreement, we see no reason for such a drastic step.
Fact-finder report released for Chicago Public Schools, teachers; union contract negotiations
An independent auditor has released its fact-finder report amid contract negotiations between Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union.
Chicago Teachers Union rejects fact finding report, teeters on the edge of a strike
The Chicago Teachers Union may be one step closer to going on strike after rejecting an independent fact-finding report about ongoing negotiations.
Chicago Teachers Union rejects fact-finding report, says it’ll go back to negotiating table
Despite being “surprised” by the “best fact-finding report” to date, the Chicago Teachers Union rejected a neutral fact-finder’s recommendations for a new four-year contract Wednesday. Instead, the union said it would return to the bargaining table with plans to reach an agreement with Chicago Public Schools because the fact-finder’s recommendations addressed only two of the 15 issues the
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CPS, independent arbitrator agree the district can’t afford much more on teachers contract, CPS says
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CPS says independent arbitrator agrees the district can’t afford much more on teachers contract
This comes after the teachers union said the report showed CPS has money to spare. CPS leaders said the report instead “confirmed the district's severe financial constraints.” ...