CTU Members Ratify Enhanced Contract: Boosted Salaries, Reduced Class Sizes, and Increased Support Staff

Stacy Davis Gates (Photo: Facebook). In a landmark achievement, the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools have finalized a contract without strikes for over a decade. With an impressive 97% approval from CTU members, the four-year agreement emphasizes equity, securing teacher raises, enhanced student recess, and essential staffing increases. Davis Gates heralded the contract as a transformative step for historically underserved schools, aiming to restore resources lost in previous years. She underscored the importance of progressive taxation to ensure funding equity across Illinois schools.