Willie Wilson: Brandon Johnson should recuse himself from CTU contract negotiations – Chicago Tribune*

"Too many of our young people are not reading or writing at grade level. A recent Wirepoints report that analyzed Illinois State Board of Education data concluded that in 53 Illinois schools, not a single student could do math at grade level. And in 30 schools, no students were able to read at grade level, Wirepoints reported. It’s very troubling that the majority of students who can’t read at grade level are in CPS, according to Wirepoints, especially considering CPS was allocated $1.8 billion through the American Rescue Plan Act."
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Freddy
3 years ago

I am curious what side of the negotiation table he will sit on. As mayor he should represent all the citizens of Chicago not just a select few. Will he give into the demands of the union who helped get him into office or will he side with taxpayers so that a fair contract can be negotiated when that happens. If I were in his shoes I would try to have transparency so everyone knows the details before ratification. This is lacking statewide and should be at the forefront.

Where's Mine???
3 years ago

If new ctu contract includes changes to pension benefits, then at/on that point Brandon’s negotiating 100% with himself i assume?

Pensions Paid First
3 years ago

The voters wanted him in the mayors office for the next contract negotiation. If he gives away too much the voters are more than capable of voting him out. He didn’t state he would recuse himself in his platform so why expect him to do so now. Elections have consequences.

Old Joe
3 years ago

And so do stolen elections…

debtsor
3 years ago

Recusal? How dare you attack the CTU! Brandon will be sitting on the CTU’s side of the table and there’s nothing you can do about it!

mqyl
3 years ago
Reply to  debtsor

Yep, I expect the Chicago taxpayers to be abused now more than ever.

Pensions Paid First
3 years ago
Reply to  mqyl

It’s not abuse when it’s consensual. This is what the voters wanted. You’re not a victim if you change your mind in the morning.

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