Chicago teachers begin voting today on whether to authorize a strike for a new contract. The Chicago Tribune editorial board, ever dedicated to advancing the noble cause of labor, had some friendly advice for Chicago teachers: take the “generous” deal on offer from Mayor Lori Lightfoot that “respects your profession and your dedication.” Chicago Public Schools (CPS) administrators, also eager to help teachers understand just how good they have it, applauded the Tribune editorial on social media.

Anyone want to guess how loud the yelling got in the homes of Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) members that morning?

Speaking of yelling exactly loud enough, Bernie Sanders is coming to Chicago tonight to rally with members of CTU and SEIU Local 73, the other major union in CPS, which is also in a battle for a fair contract. Earlier this month, Sanders tweeted his support for the two unions, and his campaign message against the power of the 1 percent will amplify the issues at stake in another battle over Chicago schools.