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Chicago Public Schools cancels games as referees strike over unpaid wages
Original: CPS cancels multiple football, volleyball and flag football games after referees strike over nonpayment
Chicago Public Schools has cancelled multiple football, volleyball and flag football games after referees refused to work in a strike over nonpayment. The walkout left schools without officials, forcing the district to scrap scheduled contests. The dispute centers on referees not being paid for games they worked, raising concerns about disruption to student athletics if the pay issue is not resolved quickly.
Why now: Referees are striking over unpaid wages, forcing cancellations of school sports and disrupting students and families.
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- CPS cancels multiple football, volleyball and flag football games after referees strike over nonpayment · Chicago Sun-Times
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