CTU Fights Staff Cuts At Some Charter Schools

CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Chicago Teachers Union is fighting against staffing cuts at some charter schools.

Tuesday afternoon at 1:30, educators will speak on a video call about proposed cuts at Chicago Quest, Wrightwood and Ellison.

CTU said Chicago International Charter School management is considering cutting over 15% of its unionized workforce.

The union said it will describe the meeting its members had with management at a news conference Tuesday afternoon.