School Year Just Begun, Teachers Strike Looms in Chicago

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14. Agree 100%

I would hope they recognize the obvious current climate that exists and they keep WI in mind. And, while I would support them if they choose to strike in spite of said climate, I would expect them to do their best to keep it clean to avoid more erosion of public support.

For example, if the strike occurs the school district has a plan in place to open select schools to provide 1/2 day of childcare, meals, and activities. The union is threatening to picket those school sites and are against this- NOT A GOOD IDEA for keeping good public relations. As was stated up-thread, there is much poverty in the city and working families that depend on school to be open so they can get to their jobs. To boot, some of these kids' only meals come from the schools.

Striking to win their battle is one thing, acting in a politically unpopular fashion during a tense time in history that could not only lose them their war, but wars being fought on other fronts is another.

The more I think this through there is a lot to lose on this. It is such a high profile union in the third largest city. Fingers crossed.