Question:
While sometimes employees believe that they must strike to achieve their goals, these strikes can have repercussions for people other than employers.
The Chicago public school system is the third largest school district in the U.S. Heading into 2013, the school system faced a $1 billion deficit. As the school year began in 2012, Chicago teachers were in a battle with the system over evaluations and it was unclear then, who would end victor in the times to come. These strikes removed teachers for over two weeks over questionable matters on job statuses and benefits. Over 26,000 teachers and school staff members demanded higher wages, better job security and changes to a new evaluation system. The proposed settlement included yearly wage increases and preference to those laid off in the city of Chicago for three years.
Please read the articles assigned this week:
"Chicago Teachers'' Strike -Everybody Wins, Really?"
" Chicago Teachers'' Strike Could Hit Job Reports"
Than answer the following questions:
What do you see as some of the outcomes from teachers in Chicago being on strike for more than two weeks for both the teachers, students, and the economy? How do you feel about this?
How could legislation such as Governor Scott Walker's legislation in Wisconsin (discussed in a previous module) impact the outcome of the public sector demands such as those in the Chicago teacher''s strike if there are limitations as to what can be addressed?
How would you balance the rights of the teachers with the needs of the students? Do you believe that there be mandatory arbitration for teachers? Why or why not? Please support your answer.
Article - Chicago teachers strike could hit jobs report by Annalyn Censky
Attachment:- chicago teachers.rar