The Chicago Teachers Union stated today that they would not strike, focusing their efforts instead on pushing legislation. The union still fears the potential pension cuts that The District will be voting on next month. The District has been seeking new credit in order to fund the upcoming school year, despite the city’s currently difficult funding formula. Chicago Public Schools are still preparing for a strike, announcing that if teachers did protest, the school year would end early.
See "CTU says strike not likely this school year unless district pulls pension pickup", Juan Perez Jr., Chicago Tribune, May 5, 2016