Chicago teachers clinch $1.5B contract without strike for first time in 12 years, marking major shift in US education labor talks

Chicago teachers and the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) reached a historic $1.5 billion contract agreement without a strike, marking the first such deal in 12 years. The contract includes pay hikes, hiring 800 new teachers, class size limits, and increased prep time. The deal, hailed as a major win for the union, was finalized after months of political turmoil. With overwhelming union support, this agreement is expected to influence education labor talks across the US.

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