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Originally Posted by Vlajos
Does anyone know what the CTU thinks they gain by striking? CPS raises taxes every year and can barely balance its budget. Pension coats continue to skyrocket with no end in sight. The Mayor has offered a very generous pay increase. Maybe if CTU agreed for less pay and benefits CPS could hire a few more nurses and librarians. What do they really want and where will the money come from?
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I think teaching is generally a thankless job and a lot of people don’t respect the profession, but I can’t help but feel this strike isn’t about the kids at all. CPS was just given $1b to reduce classroom sizes and put all that money towards pensions. $1b isn’t a ton of money, but it’s frustrating that money intended to decrease classroom sizes went straight into the pension black hole. I support union members, but how are we supposed to negotiate with public unions?