My mother was a teacher. My father was a truck driver. If it were not for the protections of their unions, they would've faced many difficulties and financial set backs. So, bravo Chicago. After months of contentious bargaining followed by an 11-day #strike , the #Chicago Teachers Union agreed to a tentative five-year #contract and five days compensation for missed days during their work stoppage. http://ow.ly/YHsS50wZd5G …see more