LA-area stadium workers to vote on strike a week before World Cup begins
Summary
Workers at SoFi Stadium in California are voting on whether to strike before the 2026 World Cup begins nearby. They want better pay, safer working conditions, and protection from immigration enforcement officers during the event.Key Facts
- SoFi Stadium workers belong to the union Unite Here Local 11 and are voting on strike authorization.
- The vote comes amid stalled contract talks with Legends Global, the stadium’s food and drink service operator.
- The workers want higher wages to share the profits from major upcoming events like the World Cup, Super Bowl, and Olympics.
- The stadium will host eight World Cup matches and be temporarily renamed “Los Angeles Stadium” due to FIFA rules.
- The union demands that immigration officers (ICE) be kept out of the stadium during the World Cup to protect workers and visitors.
- The union and the ACLU have asked the California attorney general to investigate FIFA for allegedly collecting workers’ personal data and sharing it with Homeland Security.
- ICE raids and conflicts with protesters have been common in Los Angeles, especially under President Trump’s administration.
- The union worries that workers must choose between their jobs and protecting their personal information and safety.
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