Chicago parking strike expands: where drivers could see delays at O’Hare, Midway, hotels, hospitals, and Bulls and Bears games
Parking workers represented by Teamsters Local 727 began a phased strike on Tuesday, November 3 , and it expanded into Wednesday, November 4. The union represents nearly 1,200 parking workers and said the walkout could eventually reach approximately 200 locations across the Chicago area. Where is the parking strike happening? According to the Chicago Sun-Times , picket lines began at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday at O’Hare International Airport, McCormick Place, and the Hyatt Regency. The union has warned of potential disruptions at parking facilities serving O’Hare and Midway, major hotels, hospitals, and Bears and Bulls games . Union members also operate O’Hare parking shuttles , which could lead to longer waits between parking areas and terminals. These are potential effects, rather than confirmed delays at every location. So far, the impact has varied. Chicago aviation officials said parking operations at O’Hare continued normally Tuesday , while McCormick Place said its garages were also operating as usual. The Chicago Parking Association, which bargains on behalf of the operators, says garages will remain open , and individual locations have plans to minimize disruption. Why are workers striking? The workers’ Master Parking Agreement expired October 31. Members rejected the latest contract offer , which
