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City Colleges of Chicago Faculty Authorize Strike Over Wages and Healthcare

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What happened

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Faculty and professional staff at City Colleges of Chicago voted to authorize a strike for Monday, October 19, 2026. The vote, which had a 91.6 percent turnout, passed with an overwhelming 96 percent margin. The action covers faculty and professional staff across the seven-college City Colleges of Chicago system, driven by concerns over low wages, rising healthcare costs, and artificial intelligence.

From wsws.org

Why it matters

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The planned walkout affects the operations of the City Colleges of Chicago, which serves tens of thousands of students in Chicago. This labor dispute follows previous strike authorization votes in 2018 and 2022. The action occurs amid a wider series of simultaneous labor struggles in Chicago.

From wsws.org

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Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • State of IllinoisSpeculative

    The State of Illinois could face pressure regarding state funding and regulatory oversight of the dispute.

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