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August 9, 2016

Chicago Teachers Threaten Strike If City Tries to Push Pay Cuts
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Meanwhile, Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis has threatened a
strike, after Chicago proposed a contract similar to one the union
rejected earlier this year. The city is trying to slash teacher pay by 7
percent. Chicago teachers have been without a contract for over a year.
Topics:Education Chicago Labor

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