The January 2022 Issue of Substance
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[ US Regulations - Whistleblower Protections ] Elijah E. Cummings Federal Employee Anti-Discrimination Act of 2020
Proposed Rule by the Personnel Management Office on 01/06/2022
“[i]n order to maintain a productive workplace that is fully engaged with the many important missions before the Government, it is essential that the rights . . .
[ Chicago Student Group - Chi-RADS ] Newly formed Chicago Student Group
a newly formed chicago student group on twitter
In We as young people of the Chicago Public Schooling system have officially allied ourselves across a multitude of this cities public high-schools. We have established . . .
[ Media Bias - Violence ] Current Research Overstates American Support for Political Violence
Researchers led by Sean J. Westwood of Dartmouth College, in a paper titled “Current Research Overstates American Support for Political Violence,” argue that “documented support for political violence is illusory, a product of ambiguous questions, . . .
Workers' Right to Refuse Dangerous Work - OSHA Rights and Protections
Workers' Right to Refuse Dangerous Work OSHA Workers' Rights and Protections
https://www.osha.gov/workers/right-to-refuse
If you believe working conditions are unsafe or unhealthful, we recommend that you bring the conditions to your employer's attention, . . .
73% vote to stay remote Wednesday January 5th 2022
Chicago teachers voting Tuesday whether to defy CPS orders to teach in-person
Chicago teachers voting Tuesday whether to defy CPS orders to teach in-person
reposted as a public service
https://www.wbez.org/stories/chicago-teachers-voting-tuesday-whether-to-defy-cps-orders-to-teach-in-person/5072b3d3-6e95-4133-b7c4-b66ca7268061
A high-stakes showdown between the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools is coming . . .
CPS CEO Commits to School Specific COVID-19 Closing Metrics after CTU Threatens Walk-Out
In the face of a potential walkout by Chicago Teachers Union members, Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez said he is committed to putting in place COVID-19 cases metrics for closing schools and classrooms.
Happy New Year 2022
May all your dreams come true in 22
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A message from CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL on Dec 31
On Dec 31, 2021 10:42, CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS wrote:
A message from CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Dear CPS Colleagues, Families, and Supporters, Our return to the classroom is now just a few days away. We . . .
Classes remain canceled for all CPS students tomorrow, Friday, January 7
From: CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Sent: Thursday, January 6, 2022 5:29 PM
Subject: Update on Classes for Friday, January 7 / Actualización sobre las clases para el viernes 7 de enero
A message from CHICAGO . . .
CPS Classes Canceled Thursday, January 6
From: CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Sent: Wednesday, January 5, 2022 8:15 PM
Subject: CPS Classes Canceled Thursday, January 6 / Las clases de CPS se cancelarán el jueves 6 de enero
A message from . . .
CPS Email to Parents about Jan. 5, 2022 Work Action
On Jan 4, 2022 23:30, CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS wrote:
A message from CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Dear Families,
The Chicago Teachers’ Union (CTU) has voted not to report to work tomorrow, therefore classes . . .
CPS Message to Staff about January 5, 2022 Work Action
Dear Colleagues,
The Chicago Teachers’ Union (CTU) has voted NOT to report to work tomorrow, therefore all classes and school activities are being canceled for Wednesday, January 5. This means that there will be . . .
The Smoke Screen of CTU Politics: Unchecked Gentrification and the Loss of Students
Workers have a right and duty to improve working conditions but need to watch behind the scenes.
The sharp decline in public school enrollment and unchecked gentrification should warn Chicago Teachers Union members that . . .
Go, But Don't Go - Confusing Messaging for Chicago schools coming back from Winter Break
Chicago Public Schools will be open for school tomorrow, January 3, 2022, for students and families that want to send their children to school despite the Chicago Teachers Union demanding that schools be closed for . . .
Crime and Young People - Editorial
We have seen this before where young people are enticed into a life of crime. Or that is the only lifestyle they have known. Or maybe it's for a cheap thrill.
We are not . . .
