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City Colleges of Chicago Reaches Tentative Four-Year Contract with Faculty Union

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 23
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What happened

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City Colleges of Chicago and the union representing its faculty and professional staff reached a tentative four-year contract on October 23, 2026. The agreement was reached hours before a planned strike was set to begin, and classes remained in session. The deal is not final, pending ratification by the union and approval by the City Colleges Board of Trustees.

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Why it matters

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The agreement establishes new terms for labor, including annual raises, protected health insurance, and safeguards regarding the use of artificial intelligence across the system. The union also described a pathway toward free developmental education for students.

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Who's involved

  • City Colleges of ChicagoPublic community college system that reached the contract agreement
  • WTTWMedia outlet that reported on the contract agreement

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Malcolm X CollegeSpeculative

    Malcolm X College might see changes in staff costs and benefits as the contract applies to member institutions.

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The entities involved

  • WTTW

    PBS member television station located in Chicago, Illinois, United States

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  • City Colleges of Chicago

    Public community college system

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Coverage

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