The city of Chicago offered the teachers union a 16% base-pay raise extending over five years, but that wasn’t enough for the CTU. No, they want a 15% raise over three years. They also want every school to have nurses, social workers, and librarians, along with more special education paras and personnel.
But it’s not about the money. No, these purer-than-the-driven-snow professionals care only about the children. Said one striking teacher:
“This strike is not about money. This strike is over better schools for our own children and our students.”
Right. And if you believe that, let me give you a sweet deal on the Willis Tower. I’ll even throw in Wrigley Field, too.
Chicago taxpayers spend 15 to 25% less per student than Madison, depending on the district documents reviewed.