Well, there is a lot of information, especially the news stories at the end, about charter schools. At least take a look over it and perhaps your views might change.
I understand teachers unions help all teachers, but helping teachers isn't the point of education.
I don't think you understand: Unions allow teachers to really teach without worrying about political retaliation or principal's CYA actions falling on teacher necks without cause. The protection afforded by a union is critical to a decent education. Remove union clout and I absolutely guarantee you will drive the good teachers out of the profession....a process already underway as the paperwork and testing requirements exceed capabilities and add to deepening frustration in the ranks.
You want quality teachers? Have a quality union that keeps it's nose out of state and national politics and truly acts in the best interests of both the child and the faculty. That requires reformed thinking not a reformed organizational structure as in a force depletion.