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February 14, 1920
Chicago Eagle
Chicago, Cook County County, Illinois
What is this article about?
Chicago school teachers secure a $450 annual pay raise for 5,000 members, a step forward but below their $2,500 demand via the Chicago Teachers' Federation. Board cites financial constraints; tensions persist between high school and grade teachers.
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TEACHERS PAY RAISED
Uniform Boost of $450 Each for 5,000 of Them Agreed Upon.
Chicago school teachers are to get a raise of $450 per year each. While this amount will not be satisfactory to the 5,000 teachers who have signed agreements to stand by whatever steps the board of managers of the Chicago Teachers' Federation may take in the effort to get the $2,500 "health and decency" wage demanded, it is a decided step forward in their campaign.
It is believed that an offer of a $450 increase is the best the board can do at this time, in view of the board's finances. There is a strong doubt whether certain elements among the teachers will accept the increase and in view of their agreements to stand together their next move will be watched with interest.
The high school teachers and the grade teachers are at variance regarding their rights. While there has not been an open breach, each group is alert to better their positions in any way.
"We gave the teachers the greatest increase consistent with our borrowing powers," declared Hart Hanson, chairman of the finance committee.
Uniform Boost of $450 Each for 5,000 of Them Agreed Upon.
Chicago school teachers are to get a raise of $450 per year each. While this amount will not be satisfactory to the 5,000 teachers who have signed agreements to stand by whatever steps the board of managers of the Chicago Teachers' Federation may take in the effort to get the $2,500 "health and decency" wage demanded, it is a decided step forward in their campaign.
It is believed that an offer of a $450 increase is the best the board can do at this time, in view of the board's finances. There is a strong doubt whether certain elements among the teachers will accept the increase and in view of their agreements to stand together their next move will be watched with interest.
The high school teachers and the grade teachers are at variance regarding their rights. While there has not been an open breach, each group is alert to better their positions in any way.
"We gave the teachers the greatest increase consistent with our borrowing powers," declared Hart Hanson, chairman of the finance committee.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Teachers Pay Raise
Chicago Schools
Salary Demand
Labor Campaign
Finance Committee
What entities or persons were involved?
Hart Hanson
Where did it happen?
Chicago
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Key Persons
Hart Hanson
Location
Chicago
Story Details
Chicago school teachers receive a uniform $450 annual raise for 5,000 members, agreed upon despite demands for $2,500 via the Chicago Teachers' Federation. The board states it's the maximum due to finances. Doubts on acceptance persist, with tensions between high school and grade teachers.