Looking at SB 7 through rose colored glasses.
Man, that was a sleazy bunch that surrounded the governor as he signed Senate Bill 7 yesterday.
Gery Chico? Rahm Emanuel?
And standing in the shadows were the corporate bandits from Stand for Children, arms crossed, smiling a shit-eating grin.
Then there was Arne’s senior side-kick, Jo Anderson. And the IEA’s Ken Swanson.
If some in that crowd bumped into you, immediately check your back pocket to see if your wallet is still there.
Senate Bill 7 took away the right to strike from Chicago teachers in any practical sense. It took away tenure and seniority when it comes to reductions in staff. It makes student test scores a basis for teacher employment.
The Chicago Teachers Union leadership put up a little fight when their House of Delegates expressed their dislike