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Monday, February 1, 2016
For more information, contact:
CPS Office of Communications
Phone: 773-553-1620
“Despite unprecedented financial problems that threaten our classrooms, CPS
reached a tentative agreement with CTU leadership after 14 months of
negotiations – including 18 straight days at the end of talks. This
agreement provided pay raises, guaranteed job security and met the union's
key demands, including restrictions on charter school expansion, raises for
seniority in addition to cost-of-living increases, and more classroom
autonomy for teachers.
“While we are disappointed by today’s result, CPS remains committed to
reaching an agreement with our partners at the CTU that is in the best
interest of our students, parents, teachers and city. We are committed to
returning to the bargaining table and working around the clock to reach an
agreement. As we continue to bargain, we must move forward with plans that
restore fiscal stability to the District.”
Background
The tentative agreement reached with CTU leadership included the following:
Raising at least $200 million in revenue. The Board committed to restoring a
dedicated 0.26 percent property tax levy for teachers’ pensions. In
addition, the Board agreed to seek progressive revenue solutions.
Raises for seniority and experience. The Board continued the practice of
steps and lanes, in addition to cost of living increases.
TIF surpluses. In this budget year, CPS is receiving TIF surplus of $87.2
million. CPS has received over $300 million in TIF surplus since 2011. In
addition, more than $1 billion in TIF has been invested in capital
improvements in CPS. Finally, a TIF surplus is one-time revenue that will
not solve the District’s structural budget problems into the years ahead.
Pensions. The Board made the same offer on pensions that the City made to
the Police and Fire departments.
Charters. CPS included a commitment to push for alterations and revisions to
the legislation that authorizes the Illinois Charter Commission. |
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