The Illinois State Board of Education reported that 43.2% of teachers in Chicago Public Schools logged 10 or more absences during the 2024-25 school year.
June 30, 2025
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statistical
District-level teacher attendance statistic for the 2024-25 school year.
The Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) of 1959 requires U.S. labor unions to file annual reports with the U.S. Secretary of Labor to promote transparency, prevent abuses, and maintain accountability.
January 01, 1959
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legal
Federal law setting reporting requirements for labor unions.
Labor strikes are commonly initiated over alleged unfair labor practice charges, disputes about employer-provided health care benefits, and employers' revocation or refusal to recognize a union contract.
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process
Typical underlying causes that can lead to labor strikes.
Unions sometimes seek court orders in labor disputes to require employers to restore work duties or reinstate contractual rights, and appellate courts can issue such orders.
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legal
Judicial remedies available in labor-management conflicts.
Workers who cross a union picket line are often labeled 'scabs' by unions, and employers may hire replacement workers to perform duties during prolonged strikes.
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definition
Common terminology and employer actions during strikes.