Striking mechanics from Automobile Mechanics’ Local 701 picket outside Berman Infiniti and Nissan Chicago in the Avondale neighborhood on August 9, 2021. About 800 Chicago auto mechanics went on strike last week after failing to reach an agreement on a new four-year labor contract, shutting down service work at 56 dealerships in the city and the suburbs. (E. Jason Wambsgans / Chicago Tribune)