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Congrats @CTULocal1 on carrying out a strike that advocated for ALL school staff, placed the rights of poor/working families at the fore, and fought for economic justice structurally.

I feel more hope for Chicago today than I have in months.

#CTUSEIUStrike #ReimagineChicago
And a huge shoutout to the students who made this possible! @StuStrikeBack @StudentUnionChi @vrodriguez48 @Citlali37953406 @Asha_2A

#CTUSEIUStrike #ReimagineChicago
As we continue to advocate for #PoliceFreeSchools, #HousingForAll, and a #BudgetForTheMany you all have dramatically shifted the public conversation, and the possibilities for future action and organizing.

#CTUSEIUStrike #ReimagineChicago
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A little labor/class history as CPD arrests members of the #ChicagoTeachersUnion for demanding better working conditions for themselves, and better learning conditions for their poor/working class students:

#CTUSEIUStrike #FairContractNow #AbolitionNow inthesetimes.com/working/entry/…
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Union members from CTU, SEIU start to gather at Union park for a solidarity rally later this morning. #Chicago #CTUSEIUstrike Image
Two women are setting up a Day of The Dead Ofrenda for Bilingual Education at the Union Park rally. #Chicago #CTUstrike #CTUSEIUstrike Image
Crowds at Union Park are at a few hundred currently. #Chicago #CTUstrike #CTUSEIUstrike Image
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CPS staff who are J1 visa holders received program emails expressing "concern" that picketing might look unfavorable come time for their visa renewals. This is an intimidation tactic.

Call #Lightfoot at 312 744 3300 and tell her #FairContractNow!

#CTUSEIUStrike #SanctuaryNow
From @Anakbayan_Chi member: "Sometimes employers and/or programs get around certain labor laws by arguing that J1 visa holders aren't workers but 'exchange participants' under J1's cultural exchange mission."

#FairContractNow #PutItInWriting #SanctuaryNow
"J1 visa holders rack up debts paying recruitment fees so that they can work here, only to face exploitative working conditions and retaliation when they fight for their rights."

#FairContractNow #PutItInWriting #SanctuaryNow
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Strikers have begun marching, the plan is to head to Randolph, head west bound until City Hall and march around City Hall. #Chicago #ChicagoScanner #CTUstrike #CTU Image
Strikers are marching past Daley Plaza and are slowly turning on Randolph to head to City Hall. #Chicago #CTUstrike #CTU
Educators are now in front of one of the City Hall entrances. #Chicago #ChicagoScanner #CTUstrike #CTU Image
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Educators are still chanting outside Pierce. #Chicago #CTUstrike #CTU Image
CTU President Jesse Sharkey speaks to members of the media outside Pierce. #Chicago #CTUstrike #CTU
A representative of a local charter school speaks to media about their support of todays strike. #Chicago #CTUstrike #CTU
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A sign belonging to a 29 year veteran teacher at Pierce Elementry school hangs on a fence outside the school as the #CTUSEIUstrike begins. #Chicago Image
Educators chant "who's school, our schools" outside Pierce Elementary School. #Chicago #CTUstrike #CTU Image
Educators are now picketing outside Pierce now chanting "Lori Lightfoot, get on the right foot" #Chicago #CTUstrike #CTU
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Presser from @CTULocal1 being live streamed here. Team says @ChiPubSchools Board of Ed Prez Miguel del Valle made an appearance at bargaining today: facebook.com/pg/ctulocal1/v…
@CTULocal1 @ChiPubSchools "So... not a lot of progress today," @SharkeyCTU1 says.
@CTULocal1 @ChiPubSchools @SharkeyCTU1 City could be hoping for "a dive and catch," but don't expect us to go to midnight on Oct. 16, Sharkey says. I can't put out a notice for our delegates to meet at 2a, turn around and teach at 6a. "We're going to need some time to read it... Now is the time for stuff to move."
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