Chicago Teachers Union sks members to vote 'yes' for strike next week

CHICAGO - The Chicago Teachers Union will hold a strike vote and is encouraging its members to vote "yes" next week.

The vote will be held during school hours Wednesday to Friday. The CTU will need at least 75 percent of its membership to vote "yes" to authorize a strike. Those who are not able to vote due to illness, maternity leave or other reasons will be identified and given a chance to cast a ballot, according to the CTU.

The union and its members have said they want a fair contract without pay cuts for teachers and better funding for neighborhood schools. It has also shown support for an elected school board, expressing dissatisfaction in the current mayoral-appointed board and the budget cuts schools faced this year.

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