School is a place where children in Los Angeles go to learn English and math, but for many it is also a source of safety and routine, where they receive two to three meals a day at no cost, and mental health counseling to cope with trauma that happens outside the school gates. Union members say they are willing to strike to fight for more health and educational resources for children. But during the strike, kids may go without.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 13, 2019 14:01 UTC