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CPS says ‘miscellaneous’ school workers shouldn’t be allowed to unionize

Chicago Public Schools is challenging the Service Employees International Union’s petition to represent 1,600 miscellaneous workers, stalling the effort. Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has challenged the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) petition to represent 1,600 miscellaneous workers in the city, delaying the union's efforts to increase membership across the district. The workers cover a wide range of support roles, including tutors and recess monitors, and SEIU claims they are sometimes misclassified and often perform less pay and no benefits. However, CPS has argued that these workers are “short-term” employees not entitled to union representation under state law. The district also cited their lack of predictable schedules and hours as reasons for their refusal to join the union. This comes amid a dispute between the two politically-powerful labor unions, with the Chicago Teachers Union claiming some miscellaneous jobs were rightfully theirs.

CPS says ‘miscellaneous’ school workers shouldn’t be allowed to unionize

发表 : 5 个月前 经过 Kate Armanini, Talia Soglin

Chicago Public Schools has formally challenged the Service Employees International Union’s petition to represent 1,600 miscellaneous workers — stalling the union’s push to increase membership across t... [4991 symbols]

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