Southern California stadium workers say they have a tentative deal, averting strike ahead of World Cup
Summary
Workers at SoFi Stadium in Southern California have reached a tentative contract deal that raises wages and improves job protections, stopping a planned strike before the U.S. men’s soccer team’s World Cup opening match. The deal awaits a worker vote and covers about 2,000 food service employees, promising some of the highest pay for stadium cooks in the country.Key Facts
- About 2,000 bartenders, servers, cooks, and dishwashers at SoFi Stadium negotiated the deal.
- The contract includes higher wages, with cooks expected to earn up to $40 per hour in two years.
- Workers also gained protections against subcontracting and protections related to immigration enforcement at work.
- The contract would last until April 2028, just before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
- SoFi Stadium hosts eight World Cup matches, including the U.S. men’s first game against Paraguay.
- The union representing the workers is UNITE HERE Local 11.
- The food service provider involved in talks is Legends Global.
- The stadium has 70,000 seats and is home to NFL teams Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers.
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