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Posted on September 3, 2012 by thepjsta

Now THAT’S How to Celebrate Labor Day!

An estimated 18,000 people rallied at Daley Plaza in Chicago before marching towards the board of education. Members of the Chicago Teachers Union were joined by members of the Fraternal Order of Police, the National Nurses Association, the National Association fo Letter Carriers, the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), and several other labor unions. The rally was held to show support for the Chicago teachers who are now a week away from a strike.

Reminding us that their fight is our fight, CTU president Karen Lewis called their battle “a fight for the very soul of public education — not only in Chicago, but everywhere.”

For public educators across the country, there has never been a more meaningful Labor Day than this one.

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Posted on September 2, 2012 by thepjsta

Happy Labor Day!

As you are enjoying yet another gift of the labor movement, Labor Day, consider how you can give back to your fellow brothers and sisters in labor this upcoming school year. There will be plenty of work to go around and we will need all of our members to chip in this year. Have a great holiday weekend with your friends and family…

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Posted on September 1, 2012 by thepjsta

“We’re tired of being bullied, belittled and betrayed…”

“We’re tired of being bullied, belittled and betrayed. We have done everything asked of us, yet we continue to be vilified and treated with disrespect.” -Karen Lewis, President of the Chicago Teachers Union

I think the above statement is one that we can all get behind. If a settlement is not reached by September 10th over 26,000 members of the CTU will go on strike. You can follow this situation as it unfolds by checking back here throughout the week. This week in your buildings you will hear from your PJSTA leadership on why and how we will be supporting the CTU. Remember that they are on the front lines of the war against public education. To contribute to their solidarity fund click here.