The Chicago Teachers Union was planning on backing away from an end of the year strike, and Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel thanked them for not striking before summer arrives. Now, the teachers are unaware of what they are going to do: strike in the upcoming weeks, or wait until the next school year.

A professor from the University of Illinois said if the teachers go on strike at the end of the school year, that could cost teachers pay and health care benefits. If they hold off until next school year, these cons will go away.

The Chicago Public Schools negotiated with the Chicago Teachers Union to come up with a fair compromise. The Union did share their deal — they called for $502 million in revenue to Chicago Public Schools, which would be raised from any corporate tax pay.

“If Antioch teachers went on strike, I would be fine about it since I would not have to go to school,” junior Aubry Herbon said. “However, I would be worried about why they went on strike.”

Chicago teachers on May 16 will legally be able to walk away from their jobs and go on strike.