What to do with the kids next week if the Teacher's Union strikes

[Eric Fall K Dad]

Let's all go to the Children's Museum at Navy Pier! lol

[Eric Fall K Dad]

But seriously, an article in the Tribune this morning discusses some contingency plans --

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-met-chicago-teachers-contingency-0906-20120904,0,6276172.story

"Churches that held city-sponsored day camps over the summer will also be open to children in the event of a strike."

"Principals and assistant principals also would staff 144 schools around the city that would be opened for a half-day."

"The 5,500 members of Service Employees International Union Local 73 who work as custodians, security guards, special education classroom assistants and bus aides intend to report for work Monday if teachers strike"

[Eric Fall K Dad]

Two more articles --

"What will working parents do if Chicago's teachers strike?": http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20120907/NEWS07/120909897/what-will-working-parents-do-if-chicagos-teachers-strike

"CTU president says teachers contract talks take ‘turn for the better’": http://www.suntimes.com/14976128-761/cps-releases-list-of-144-schools-open-in-case-of-teachers-strike.html

[Eric Fall K Dad]

Strike in progress! My kids spent the day at Harold Washington library and at a friend's house. I guess CPS Kids are free at Children's Museum this week.