CPS news: Fired Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez back at CTU bargaining table Thursday [Video]

CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez is back at the bargaining table Thursday, after a major legal win earlier this week. It all comes days after his firing by the school board without reason.

The Chicago Teachers Union is meeting once again Thursday to hash out a contract, this time with Martinez and his bargaining team at the table.

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On Tuesday, a judge granted Martinez a temporary restraining order, at least until the next court hearing on Jan. 9, six days before the elected school board members are sworn in.

The ruling bars Mayor Brandon Johnson’s handpicked school board, who voted to fire Martinez last Friday, from the bargaining table with CTU, unless otherwise invited by the CEO himself.

“We’re going to continue to act in good faith. All I’ve asked is allow me to do my job. Hold me accountable …