Chicago Teachers Union Calls for Librarians

 The Chicago Teachers Union issued a long list of demands it wants before allowing in-person learning this fall. Union leaders seek over 4,000 new employees.

The Chicago Teachers Union issued a lengthy set of demands that would add at least 4,190 new workers before Chicago Public Schools reopen for fall, in-person learning.

The CTU proposed more funding for mental health, special education and art teachers. The union wants an additional counselor, social worker, “restorative justice coordinator,” nurse and librarian in each of the 638 Chicago public schools. The list would add 4,190 new school employees.