Los Angeles World Cup workers vow strike if ICE deployed at stadium
Summary
Workers at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium have said they will strike if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are brought to the stadium during the upcoming World Cup matches. The union representing about 2,000 hospitality workers wants a federal promise that ICE will not be present during the eight scheduled matches.Key Facts
- The workers are from UNITE HERE Local 11, a union of hospitality employees.
- Approximately 2,000 workers are represented by this union.
- The World Cup matches will take place next month at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
- There are eight World Cup matches scheduled at SoFi Stadium.
- Workers threaten to strike if ICE agents are deployed at the stadium during the event.
- The union demands federal assurances that ICE will not operate at the stadium.
- ICE is a federal agency responsible for immigration enforcement.
- The workers’ concern is tied to the presence of ICE during a major public event.
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