September 10, 2012
The 950 members of the Unit 5 Education Association offer their full support to the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) in a struggle that is about much more than a contract for the 26,000 CTU members.
CTU is standing up for students and public education everywhere by fighting for an agreement that will be good for students, public schools and the profession of teaching, implementing research-based recommendations outlined in “The Schools Chicago’s Students Deserve“, including:
- Recognize that class size matters;
- Educate the whole child;
- Create more robust wrap-around services;
- Address inequities in the system;
- Help students get off to a good start with age-appropriate early education;
- Respect and develop the professionals;
- Teach all students;
- Provide quality school facilities;
- Partner with parents;
- Fully fund education.
This is the time for workers to stand together and speak with one voice.
UFEA pledges its support to the men and women of CTU. Their issues are our issues. Their fight is our fight!
Adopted 9/10/12 by the UFEA Representative Council
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