Estimated cost to follow, but you can bet it will be expensive. The agreement also includes new job protections for substitute teachers who going forward may only be removed after conferring with the union about “performance deficiencies.” Chicago Public Schools will become a “sanctuary district,” meaning school officials won’t be allowed to cooperate with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement without a court order. Employees will also be allowed 10 unpaid days for personal immigration matters.

“Paradoxically, the worse the policies that the unions foist on our cities, the more progressives need their muscle to get reelected.”