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April 10, 2026
Chicago Teachers Union Pushes for School Closure on May Day Amid Political Tensions
- The Chicago Teachers Union is urging schools to close on May 1 for May Day protests, emphasizing the importance of labor rights.
- Chicago Public Schools CEO Macquline King has rejected the union's request, stating that classroom time is essential for students.
- The conflict affects over 315,000 students, with concerns about disrupted academic activities, including testing and proms, amid political pressures on Mayor Brandon Johnson.
2 Sources
- Union fights to cancel classes in Chicago's public schools for May Day protestsApr 10, 2026 at 8:12 PM · AP
- Chicago teachers want no school on May Day, testing city's mayor and school leadersApr 10, 2026 at 8:22 PM · ABC News