More Chicago strikes ahead? Teachers at small school networks overwhelmingly authorize walkouts.

Chalkbeat: At five small Chicago networks, 94 percent of teachers casting ballots this week voted to authorize a strike if needed, banding together to boost their bargaining power ahead of what could become the largest strike of teachers of multiple operators the city has seen so far.

The 134 educators work for four charter or contract-school operators but have common demands including wage hikes, increased student supports and sanctuary protections for their students. They could be joined later by teachers at other schools that are planning strike votes.

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