Chicago's Fight With Teachers Union Stretches Into 2nd Week

Classes in Chicago's third-largest school district were canceled due to failed negotiations with the teachers union over remote learning and COVID-19 safety protocols. Mayor Lori Lightfoot criticized the union for an illegal walkout, urging them to return to work. Negotiations continue, focusing on testing and metrics, with no agreement reached yet.

Why were classes canceled in Chicago's school district?

• Due to a power outage

• Because of a national holiday

• Because of failed negotiations with the teachers union

• Due to a snowstorm

What did Mayor Lori Lightfoot accuse the teachers union of doing?

• Organizing a legal protest

• Holding a community meeting

• Conducting an illegal walkout

• Supporting remote learning

What was the main focus of the ongoing negotiations?

• Teacher salaries

• School funding

• School infrastructure

• Testing and metrics

What did the teachers union demand before returning to in-person teaching?

• A change in school leadership

• More vacation days

• An agreement on testing and metrics

• A new school curriculum

Who released a joint statement about the progress of negotiations?

• The teachers union and parents

• The school board and students

• Chicago Mayor and the Governor

• Chicago Mayor and Chicago Public Schools CEO