“Last, best, and final” Yeah, that’s all in the eyes of the beholder. Rauner tried that, thinking he would either break AFSCME, or force them into a strike vote. Reality, it comes down to if the party offering last and best were ever negotiating in good faith. I am pretty sure there’s lots of laughter at CTU when the mayor issues ultimatums like that. - The Most Anonymous - Friday, Feb 5, 21 @ 9:24 am: I thought yesterday was the final day, based on her own words at her press conference yesterday. This shouldn’t even be a negotiation. These teachers are under contract. They need to get back in the classroom.