Bears fans could face parking nightmare as strike threatens Soldier Field lots – NBC 5 Chicago

Bears fans could face parking nightmare as strike threatens Soldier Field lots  NBC 5 Chicago

Could a parking strike affect Bears fans heading to Sunday night's game at Soldier Field? As the Bears take on the Buccaneers, another battle could unfold off the field, as Chuck Goudie explains. As the Bears take on the Buccaneers, another battle could unfold off the field. Teamsters Local 727 told NBC Chicago there will be no parking at Soldier Field, warning that fans could face a picket line if the stadium parking operator brings in nonunion workers. The ongoing strike, involving more than 1,200 workers, began Tuesday. Up until now, many drivers have told NBC 5 Investigates they haven’t noticed a difference, but that will soon change. On Thursday, a spokesperson for Teamsters Local 727 told NBC 5, “There will be no parking at Soldier Field,” amid the strike.

The union represents workers from Metropolis, which operates all 15 game-day lots and garages. Some fans planning to attend the game have already said they’re changing their commute. “I'm going to be using good old CTA. It's not the best route. It's not the best time of my life, but it works, right?” said Kenya Thomas, speaking with NBC 5 Investigates. In a statement to NBC 5 Investigates, Metropolis said it has a “contingency plan in place that ensures Bears fans have a smooth parking experience this Sunday.” Meanwhile, the