*SMLR-Net, the source of selected news on labor and employment relations and Human resource management* Title: Chicago, where the teachers union’s demands extend far past salary, is the latest front for ‘common good’ bargaining

*Author: * Kalyn Belsha

*Source:* Chalkbeat

*Date:* Oct 7, 2019

*Summary:* In addition to higher pay and lower class sizes, Chicago’s union is https://www.ctulocal1.org/movement/contract-campaigns/contract-chicago-deserves/ also asking for the city to expand “community schools” that offer wraparound services; increase the numbers of social workers, school nurses, and librarians; and support more affordable housing.

*Link: * http://bit.ly/2paoigR

*Related: * A Bad Law Must Be Broken- Why The Possible Chicago Teachers Strike Is Over So Much More Than Pay and Benefits

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