Englewood Teachers Rally Citywide For A Fair Contract

Rashanah Baldwin
Published: September 10, 2012

As early as 5am on Monday, parents, clergy, community based organizations and teachers in Englewood have been rallying in solidarity with fellow CTU members citywide.

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The first CTU strike in 25 years occurred on Sunday evening after an agreement was not reached between the Chicago Teacher Union and Chicago Public Schools. Citywide teachers are protesting and demanding a fair contract which would include fair students to teacher ratio, air conditioning in more class rooms and more support for the teachers.

Chicago Public Schools will have 147 Children First sites open on Tuesday, September 11. For alternative options for childcare, visit cps.edu/childrenfirst to sign up your child, or call 311.

In Englewood there are several locations that are providing limited childcare.

Kelly Library - 6151 S. Normal Boulevard Ph. 312-747-8418 Hours: 10am-6pm

Chicago Embassy Church- 5848 S. Princeton Ph. 773-684-0444 Hours: 8:30am-2:00pm

New Cannan Land M.B Church-5957 S. Peoria Street Ph. 312-479-4392 Hours: 8:30am-2:00pm

St. James Industrial Church-8539 S. Racine Ph. 773-723-8242 Hours: 8:30am-2:00pm

CBO Salvation Army: Englewood- 945 W. 69th Street Ph.773-358-3200 Hours: 7:00am-4:00pm

Mays Elementary School-838 W Marquette Rd Ph. (773) 535-3892 Hours: Not given

Sherwood Elementary School-245 W 57th Street Ph. (773) 535-0829 Hours: Not given

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