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Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Flash February 5, 2021

Ingraham: Big Tech, Big Business and BLM exposed as 'unholy trinity' behind Biden win

A bombshell report by Time magazine Friday proves the existence of "a real and vast conspiracy to unseat" former President Donald Trump, Laura Ingraham claimed Friday.

School Reopening Plans February 5, 2021

Chicago schools, Lightfoot send teachers union 'last, best and final offer' for reopening

Chicago's mayor and public school leader announced Friday that their "last, best, and final offer" is currently on the table as they work to come to an agreement with the teachers union over the safe reopening of schools during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Keystone Pipeline February 4, 2021

Cassidy grills labor secretary nominee Walsh on when unemployed Keystone pipeline workers will find jobs

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., challenged President Biden's labor secretary nominee Marty Walsh regarding the administration's plans for the economy and the decision to halt work on the Keystone XL pipeline.

School Reopening Plans February 4, 2021

Chicago mayor tells teachers union schools must open now, struggling students can't wait: 'Enough is enough'

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is warning the city’s teachers union Thursday that "enough is enough" and a deal must be struck immediately to reopen public schools during the coronavirus pandemic, as students suffering from "failing grades, depression [and] isolation... cannot afford to wait any longer." 

Mike Bloomberg February 3, 2021

Bloomberg: Biden needs to 'stand up' to unions on school reopenings, teachers need to 'suck it up'

Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg called on President Biden to "stand up" to teachers unions that are stonewalling efforts to reopen schools. 

Virginia February 2, 2021

Va. lawmaker pushing for school staff-wide vaccinations before opening received $27K from teachers unions

Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., is advocating for school staff-wide COVID-19 vaccinations before schools reopen, in line with Virginia teachers' unions who argue that a safe return to in-person learning is not yet feasible.

School Reopening Plans February 2, 2021

Chicago Public Schools backs down on threat of locking teachers out, while union says it's 'winning'

Chicago Public Schools has backed down on its threat to lock K-8 teachers out of their remote learning tools if they failed to show up at its facilities this week to prepare for the return of in-person classes. 

School Reopening Plans February 1, 2021

Chicago Public Schools vows to lock out teachers who don't show up, inching dispute closer toward strike

The standoff between Chicago Public Schools and its Teachers Union appears to be reaching a breaking point Monday as staff have been given a final warning to report to facilities or they would lose access to their remote teaching tools -- something the union previously has said would prompt a strike. 

Chicago January 31, 2021

Chicago mayor orders teachers to return to classroom as tug-of-war with union intensifies

"All teachers, pre-K through eight and cluster teachers must report," Lightfoot said in a press conference Sunday evening. "If you don’t have an approved accommodation, we expect to see you back in class. Those who do not report to work…we will have to take action. Let’s avoid that."

Labor Unions January 29, 2021

Chicago father of six slams teachers union for 'angering' school closures: 'It's all politics'

A Chicago father of six school-age children told Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ on Friday that it has been a "balancing act" to essentially homeschool his children while the Windy City's powerful teachers union continues demanding that schools stay closed due to the pandemic.

School Reopening Plans January 29, 2021

Chicago Teachers Union wants vaccine before returning to schools, but top US districts are open without shots

The Chicago Teachers Union was pushing Friday for its members to be vaccinated before being required to return to classrooms, one of the key sticking points in its ongoing labor dispute with the city’s public schools over a planned Feb. 1 reopening date for K-8 students.