WGN-AM: Chicago Teachers Union President Warns of Possible Strike
Stewart Wants Talks To Intensify
Chicago Teachers Union President Marilyn Stewart says her landslide re-election victory shows the union is unified and wants contract negotiations to step up. Stewart defeated Debra Lynch by a wide margin in Friday’s election.
Stewart said Monday she wants contract talks to intensify. She also warns a stike is always possible. “It depends on what happens in negotiations,” Stewart said at a news conference.
“That’s not our goal, to strike. Our goal is to get a fair contract for my members. Now, a 76% margin tells them they need to get serious with us and give us a contract. There’s money to be had in CPS,” Stewart said.
The current contract expires June 30th.
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