Chicago teachers vote to approve 3-year contract

Oct 4, 2012 by Staff

CHICAGO (AP) — Members of the Chicago Teachers Union overwhelmingly have approved a new three-year contract that includes pay increases and a new evaluation system, union officials announced late Wednesday.

Union spokeswoman Stephanie Gadlin said the contract was ratified by 79 percent of the union’s membership. The contact was ratified by a vote Tuesday of 16,428 to 4,337. The contract now must be approved by the Chicago Board of Education, which is scheduled to meet later this month.

‘‘This shows overwhelming recognition by our members that this contract represents a victory for students, communities and our profession,’’ said CTU President Karen Lewis in a statement. ‘‘Our members are coming out of this with an even greater appreciation for the continued fight for public education. We thank our parents for standing with their children’s teachers, paraprofessionals and clinicians.’’

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