Memories. Nine years ago we went on strike.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2012
This past week’s Chicago teacher strike brought back memories of November, 2003 when my own local, the Park Ridge Education Association, went on strike for the first time in 25 years.
The issues were fair compensation and the cost burden of health insurance for teachers with families.
We were on strike for a week.
It was a difficult time for both families and teachers The resulting contract meant that the district has been able to attract terrific teachers. Since that time, the Park Ridge
