How to gauge whether Pritzker will operate independently? One big clue will be the way he concludes contract negotiations with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. Union leaders think they got Pritzker elected, and therefore he owes them. In fact, Pritzker’s fiduciary responsibility is to all Illinoisans. High state and local taxes are discouraging job growth and driving the exodus. Rauner refused to increase labor costs, negotiating contracts that froze wages for other unions. Will Pritzker show resolve in his dealings with AFSCME or will he cave?