A Chicago Teachers Union action. (Photo credit: Flickr user JeanPaulHolmes)
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) strike enters its sixth day today. Negotiators are reportedly nearing a resolution, but the CTU wants to give its members ample time to weigh in on any proposed agreement.
Late yesterday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel moved to request a temporary restraining order that would force teachers to go back to work. Emanuel’s argument is that state law does not allow teachers to strike over non-compensation issues (click here to find out some of the reasons the strike is happening).
A few minutes ago,Ai??Cook County Circuit Court Peter Flynn denied this request. He said through a spokesman that he may consider instead holding the hearing on Wednesday, when many observers believe the strike may actually end.
“CPS’ spur-of-the-moment decision to seek injunctive relief some six days later appears to be a vindictive act instigated by the mayor,” said the CTU in a statement. “This attempt to thwart our democratic process is consistent with Mayor (Rahm) Emanuelai??i??s bullying behavior toward public school educators.”
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The injunction is only delayed until Wednesday. If the teachers are still on strike then this injunction needs to be successful. The public is sick of hearing these teachers whine and complain about being treated unfairly. Get rid of them and hire new teachers. When the students learn to read and stop killing each other maybe then you will deserve a raise. Tax money is wasted on bad teachers and kids who will never improve.