Outgoing Chicago Schools Chief Files Defamation Claims Against Teachers Union And Board President

Outgoing Chicago Schools Chief Files Defamation Claims Against Teachers Union And Board President

Pedro Martinez's lawyer said he “isn’t going to put up with bullies” or comply with "the request to get him to agree to a contract that he didn’t think was fair.”

Outgoing Chicago schools chief files defamation claims against teachers union and board president – Chalkbeat Chicago

The defamation claims in the latest lawsuit address several social media posts and statements from both Stacy Davis Gates and the union, including comments about Martinez’s past work as the district’s chief financial officer, his current competency as CEO, his understanding of contract negotiations, and whether he was pushing to close up to 100 schools.