A potentially crippling strike by service workers that would shut down Los Angeles Unified School District campuses for three days -- March 21, 22, and 23 -- continues to loom large after a weekend full of both sides trading barbs, with little hope of any resolution being reached before the planned Tuesday walkout.
The workers, represented by Service Employees International Union Local 99, include bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians, special education assistants and other essential school workers. Members of United Teachers Los Angeles said they will refuse to cross the picket line if the strike takes place.
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass authorized resources to support LAUSD families in the event schools are closed this week:
LAUSD: Grab & Go Food Locations
Families may pick up meals for their students at Grab & Go sites on Tuesday, March 21 from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Six meals per student will be provided at pickup, to cover breakfast and lunch over three days.
Los Angeles Zoo: Free School Day Admission for LAUSD Students
Los Angeles Public Library: In the event of school closures, libraries will be open normal business hours.
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