Source: Fortune
Summary
Workers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles have voted to authorize a strike as the venue prepares to host the U.S. men’s soccer team’s opening World Cup match. The 2,000 workers, including bartenders, servers, cooks, and dishwashers, are concerned about pay and security on the job, particularly amid increased immigration enforcement. Contract talks with the stadium’s food service provider, Legends Global, have stalled, and the union is seeking wage increases, protections from subcontracting, and safeguards against federal immigration raids.
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SoFi Stadium workers have voted to authorize a strike, giving them the option to walk off the job during the World Cup. Legends Global, the food service provider, says it’s committed to reaching an agreement through contract negotiations. The union, UNITE HERE Local 11, is seeking better pay and security for workers. The World Cup is expected to generate significant revenue, but workers feel they’re not being fairly compensated. As one worker put it, “The FIFA World Cup will generate enormous profits, but we are still fighting for basic respect and security.”
The threat of a strike hangs over the World Cup, with workers ready to walk off the job if their demands aren’t met.
Author: Evan Null
