Parents, activists discuss potential strike
At a raucous town hall meeting Wednesday night, a diverse group of activists showed their support for the Chicago Teachers Union.
Attendees of the event sponsored by the Chicago Teachers Solidarity Campaign filled the pews at the Chicago Temple, which is located downtown. Across town, a much smaller event featuring retired teachers attracted teachers wanting more information about the looming strike.
Among the speakers at the Chicago Temple were Jitu Brown, who is in the midst of a battle with CPS over the closings of many schools in his community of Kenwood Oakland, and students from Social Justice High School upset that their principal was removed.
The meeting also highlighted two groups of parents who support the teachers union.
“Badmouthing, belittling and disrespecting teachers is disrespecting my kids,” said Erika Clark from Parents 4 Teachers. “The struggle is not just about the contract.