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FIRE THEM: Chicago Teachers Flex Against Kids | Steve Berman

FIRE THEM: Chicago Teachers Flex Against Kids | Steve Berman

Chicago teachers union members voted (73%) to walk out rather than teach children in-person, giving their intention to teach remotely. This is an action the teachers have no authority to take, and the union has no authority to negotiate. It’s not a contract issue, or a pay issue; they consider it a workplace safety issue, …