CTU Has Enough Votes for Strike: Sources
More than 90 percent of teachers give OK to work stoppage, multiples sources tell NBC Chicago
Chicago teachers have shown their solidarity in massive numbers. More than 90 percent of teachers have given the OK for a work stoppage, multiple sources told NBC Chicago.
That number is well above the 75 percent needed, by law, to authorize a strike.
Chicago Teachers Union spokesman Stephanie Gadlin declined to provide an official number but said that some schools have seen 100 percent of teachers approve a strike.
"We're pleased," she said, but added: "We know there will be challenges by [Chicago Public
Source: http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/chicago-teachers-union-ctu-strike-authorization-vote-158260415.html#ixzz1xJKpLene