BREAKING: Chicago Teachers to strike after negotiations fail looms - Chicago News and Weather | FOX Chicago News

Teacher contract negotiations continue as deadline looms - Chicago News and Weather | FOX Chicago News:

BREAKING: Chicago Teachers to strike after negotiations fail

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Posted: Sep 07, 2012 2:25 PM PDTUpdated: Sep 09, 2012 8:12 PM PDT

By Tisha Lewis, FOX Chicago News Reporter - bio | email

 

• CPS will implement 'Children First' if teachers strike: DETAILS

CHICAGO (FOX Chicago News) -

UPDATE: Chicago teachers to strike for first time in 25 years after negotiations with district fail.

The Chicago Teachers Union and district officials have until midnight Sunday to reach an agreement on a new contract to try to avoid a strike on Monday. Teachers are ready to walk off the job for the first time in 25 years over issues that include pay raises, job security and teacher evaluations.

Talks between the two sides are scheduled to continue Sunday at 11 a.m. at the Chicago Teachers Union's

Read more: http://www.myfoxchicago.com/story/19487179/chicago-teachers-ready-to-strike-hoping-for-a-deal#ixzz2627iTrxK