Chicago Teachers and Support Staff Are On Strike for the Common Good!
More than 32,000 Chicago teachers and school support staff are on strike! They’re not just striking for higher wages or better benefits, but to build the schools that Chicago children need and deserve. Chicago’s Mayor Lori Lightfoot campaigned on these issues but refuses to put those promises into writing in the contract.
Here Are Some Ways You Can Support Them:
- Hit the Streets! If you have family, allies, or friends in the Windy City make sure they follow the CTU’s website for daily information on picket lines at schools across Chicago.
- Contribute to the Strike’s Solidarity Fund. You can donate directly to CTU to cover strike materials and personnel here (scroll down and to the right).
- Wear RED every day of the Strike to show your solidarity. If you live outside of Chicago, take a photo and post or tweet it while tagging @CTULocal1 and @SEIU73, and the hashtags #CTUSEIUstrike #PutItInWriting #FairContractNow.
There are even more ways to plug in listed on CTU’s Solidarity Page.
(10/22) General Membership meeting and COPE meetings
On Tuesday, 10/22, all AFT 2121 members are invited to join us on Ocean Campus in MUB 261 for our next General Membership Meeting from 3-5 and our next COPE meeting from 5-5:30pm. View the agenda.
(10/30) Support Mental Health SF
San Francisco has a mental health crisis. Patients aren’t getting the help they need and health care workers are bearing the brunt of the City’s inaction. Join #SFLabor & Supervisors Ronen, Haney, Walton, Mar, Safaí, and more in supporting Mental Health SF which will provide mental healthcare to anyone in crisis who needs it.
WHAT: Mental Health SF Action ~ Healthcare Workers Take Over City Hall
WHEN: Wednesday, October 30th at Noon
WHERE: SF City Hall Steps
(12/13) AFT 2121 Holiday Party
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Mark Your Calendars!
AFT 2121 Holiday Party
Pierre Coste Dining Room, Ocean Campus
Friday, December 13th, 3pm – 6pm
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