Chicago (CNN) Bargaining sessions between city officials and the teachers union on a return to the classroom remain productive but must wrap up this weekend, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot told CNN Friday night. With classes just having resumed Monday after winter break, the Chicago Teachers Union voted to teach remotely, but the school district canceled classes, saying they want in-person learning. Teachers may return earlier if the surge subsides or the union reaches an agreement with city officials, he said. Teacher union organizer Tennille Evans told reporters Friday teachers are ready to work "under safe conditions" and they are asking for "testing, testing, testing" among other mitigation measures. CNN has reached out to the Chicago Teachers Union for a response on the lawsuit.

Source: CNN January 08, 2022 04:12 UTC