Chicago - A federal judge ruled Monday that the Chicago Public School system does not have the right to fire teachers without regard to seniority or tenure, handing a victory to the Chicago Teachers Union.

Before the start of the school year, 750 teachers were let go because of budget deficits.

Monday, a court ruling sided with CTU over the firings. Judge David Coar ruled that the district has 30 days to work with the union on a process that would set up so called "recall rules".

The teachers believe the ruling will get them back at work.

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We've got news, articles, and resources, as well as discussion boards to keep the dialogue active. Please invite colleagues and friends to the site and join the fight.

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Tuesday, Sept. 21
4pm @ Daley Plaza


Washington & Dearborn Streets
(across from Chicago City Hall)


WHY PROTEST?
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Join Teachers for Social Justice & dancefloor allies for Peace Party at Danny's, a monthly benefit with resident DJs Jeff Parker, David M, Naomi Walker & guest Brotha Onaci. Funk & soul vinyl to groove to on a school night. Spread the word!

Monday, November 8, 2010
9pm-2am
Danny's Tavern
1951 W. Dickens (block north of Armitage & Damen)
Chicago, IL

Percentage of bar sales will support the

10th Annual Teaching for Social Justice Curriculum Fair, November 20, 2010

Danny's Tavern is
21+
Space is not wheelchair accessible.

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TSJ were privileged to participate in a Honduras delegation last fall and saw first hand the importance of the struggle and courage of people there. We witnessed the leadership and strength of the teachers in Honduras that are models to educators everywhere.

Please come out to support this report back from the most recent delegation to Honduras! One Year After the Coup - The Right to Resist From June 26-July 4th twelve people traveled with the La Voz de los de Abajo delegation to Honduras for the mobilizations protesting one year of the military coup and celebrating the birth of the new Resistance in Honduras. The delegation traveled throughout the country observing and interviewing political prisoners; campesinos; journalists; human rights and indigenous leaders and members and leaders from the National Front of Popular Resistance.

Join us for our report back with members of the delegation, video, photos and plenty of discussion. Friday, August 6th 8pm-11pm Decima Musa Restaurant 1901 South Loomis (Pilsen) www.hondurasresists.blogspot.com Read the Full Story