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Chicago threatens lockout as teachers stand firm on safe classroom demands

Originally published: Peoples Dispatch on February 6, 2021 (more by Peoples Dispatch) |

Despite strong opposition from the Chicago Teachers’ Union, representing the educators, the Chicago Public Schools and the city administration have decided to reopen in-person classes on Monday.
Covering school reopening, Chicago papers pit unions against parents

Originally published: FAIR (Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting) on February 3, 2021 by Ari Paul (more by FAIR (Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting)) | (Posted Feb 05, 2021)

As FAIR (12/9/20) has reported, the New York Times has pushed for reopening public schools over teachers union concerns in New York City.
White House brands teachers “essential workers” to force reopening of schools

Originally published: World Socialist Web Site on July 27, 2020 by Evan Blake (more by World Socialist Web Site) | (Posted Jul 28, 2020)

The comparison between teachers and meatpacking workers is highly significant and must be taken as a sharp warning by teachers and all education workers.