Chicago Teachers Union, Board of Education Debate Canceling Classes for May 1 Day of Action

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Original Load Date April 15, 2026, 9:01 p.m.
Last Updated April 15, 2026, 9:01 p.m.
Original URL https://news.wttw.com/2026/04/15/chicago-teachers-union-board-education-debate-canceling-classes-may-1-day-action

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Chicago Public Schools are expected to remain open May 1 during a nationwide pro-worker demonstration known as May Day. Mayor Brandon Johnson, representatives from the Chicago Teachers Union and some Chicago Board of Education members have been petitioning to exempt students and teachers on May Day...