2021 Chicago Teachers Union strike

The 2021 Chicago Teachers Union strike was a work stoppage by educators demanding safer working conditions amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Teachers sought improvements like better health protections, increased testing, and improved remote learning resources. After negotiations, the union approved a deal that included safety measures, allowing schools to gradually reopen with protocols to protect staff and students. The strike highlighted tensions between the desire for safe in-person education and concerns over health risks, emphasizing the importance of worker safety and school operations during a public health crisis.