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City Colleges of Chicago and Faculty Union Reach Four-Year Contract

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What happened

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The Cook County College Teachers Union, Local 1600, and City Colleges of Chicago reached a tentative four-year contract early on October 19, 2026, hours before a scheduled strike. The agreement includes higher starting salaries, annual raises, and expanded parental leave for faculty and professionals. It also mandates the creation of a joint AI committee and a task force to study making developmental and non-credit classes free for students.

From chicagotribune.com

Why it matters

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The contract establishes new labor cost structures and operational commitments for City Colleges of Chicago. These terms affect the financial planning and staffing models across the system, including member institutions like Malcolm X College.

From chicagotribune.com

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • Malcolm X CollegeSpeculative

    Malcolm X College might see increased labor costs due to the system-wide contract settlement.

  • City Colleges of ChicagoSpeculative

    City Colleges of Chicago could face increased labor costs and new operational commitments outlined in the contract.

Possible ripples

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