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Teachers in Chicago and Oakland Take Labor Action

HeadlineFeb 07, 2019

In Chicago, teachers from four charter schools are striking to demand a pay raise, smaller class sizes and additional school support staff. Meanwhile, public school teachers in Oakland, California, voted overwhelmingly this week to authorize a strike, which could start as soon as the end of next week.

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