Chicago teachers union votes to return to remote learning due to coronavirus surge
FOX NewsNov 25, 2021
The Facts
The Chicago Teacher's Union has voted to suspend their remote work action, ending a standoff with public school officials that led to five days of cancelled classes.
In an earlier vote last Tuesday, 73% of union members called for remote teaching until COVID cases reduce 'substantially'.
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Virtual learning damages children's educational and social development. Omicron is a low-risk variant; it doesn't justify industrial action.
Establishment-critical narrative
The union does not take this action lightly. COVID hospitalizations have reached a record high, and classes cannot be taught safely in person.
