Labor unions did not spend as much money as they typically do in support of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte . Chicago teachers strike is affecting more than 350,000 students . Ruben Navarrette : Strike reveals Democrats are divided about education reform . He says strike also tests the relationship between unions and the Obama administration . Navarrette : The union movement has been a major force in Democratic politics for decades, but it faces an uphill battle this time around.
Chicago teachers strike is affecting more than 350,000 students . Ruben Navarrette : Strike reveals Democrats are divided about education reform . He says strike also tests the relationship between unions and the Obama administration . Navarrette : The union movement has been a major force in Democratic politics for decades, but it faces an uphill battle this time around.