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Chicago diverts taxes to investors, plans privatization of services
By Alexander Fangmann, December 19, 2012
Two recent reports reveal the extent of redistribution of city tax revenues to corporate interests while cuts to services deepen.
Protests erupt after Chicago police kill unarmed man
By Kristina Betinis, December 17, 2012
After Chicago police shot and killed Jamaal Moore, protests erupted in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.
ISO leader endorses Chicago school closings
By Alexander Fangmann, December 6, 2012
Anyone who may still harbor illusions that the International Socialist Organization has anything to do with socialism should take a look at the video of ISO leader Jesse Sharkey’s appearance on Chicago Tonight.
ISO paves way for Chicago school closures
By Kristina Betinis, Jerry White, November 27, 2012
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Public Schools district (CPS) are moving ahead with plans to close as many as 120 public schools, and open up 60 new charter schools over the next few years. About 140 schools have been identified by the district as half-empty, and are expected to be the first targeted for closure. The closings would eliminate the jobs of thousands of teachers and school support staff.
Chicago Transit Authority proposes large fare hike
By Jeff Lusanne, November 24, 2012
CTA has announced steep fare hikes for riders who use passes, while the need for service improvements and major infrastructure upgrades continues to go unmet.
Concessions imposed on Chicago-area teachers
By Shane Feratu, James Brewer, November 14, 2012
Following the sellout of the Chicago teachers' strike last September, suburban teachers have been hit with concessions contracts.
Thousands line up at Chicago job fair for less than 60 positions
By Kristina Betinis, November 12, 2012
The city of Chicago’s first job fair was quickly revealed to be a media stunt, with more than 3,000 workers lining up to apply online for 55 positions.
Chicago mayor threatens to cut pensions of teachers and city workers
By Alexander Fangmann, October 15, 2012
In a speech to the city council, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced plans to lead an assault on teacher and public worker pensions by spearheading statewide pension “reform.”
Chicago teachers docked pay, CTU still collects dues
By Kristina Betinis, October 9, 2012
Since the Chicago Teachers Union ended their 10-day strike, teachers have been issued short paychecks or no pay at all, but the union has still deducted dues.
Phyllis Scherrer caps tour with meetings in Chicago and Milwaukee
By our reporters, October 8, 2012
Over the past week, SEP vice presidential candidate Phyllis Scherrer has spoken at meetings in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Illinois and Wisconsin.
Ratification of Chicago teachers contract sets stage for assault on public education
By Joseph Kishore, October 5, 2012
The contract, backed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Teachers Union, sets the stage for an expanded assault on teachers and public education.
Chicago: Evergreen Park teachers strike
By Shane Feratu, October 4, 2012
Classes were canceled Tuesday after negotiations between the union and Evergreen Park school board fell through on Monday night.
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