and from the senate. we believe it. we have done that for years. >> and this strike is over. are we sure -- >> as soon as both houses accept this and make this bill official, then yes. >> they believe the strike is over, right? [ cheers and applause ] >> they want to go back to school. >> reporter: that's what they are saying. there were 55 counties out, 270,000 students. it looks like it is back to school. >> there are students in that hall with you. the teachers have seemed to enjoyed the support of the families and students. it did you want always happen in a strike. >> reporter: exactly. nine days later we were hearing rumblings from parents about the hardships of trying to find child care and some had to take