SoFi Stadium workers authorize strike days ahead of World Cup
Workers at SoFi Stadium have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike just days before the 2026 World Cup. The union representing nearly 2,000 workers is seeking better wages and safety protocols amid stalled negotiations. The strike could disrupt operations at the stadium, which is set to host multiple matches during the tournament.
- ▪The union representing SoFi Stadium workers voted 96% in favor of authorizing a strike ahead of the World Cup.
- ▪Negotiations between the union and the stadium's food service operator have stalled, prompting the strike vote.
- ▪The World Cup is scheduled to start on June 12, with SoFi Stadium hosting eight matches.
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Metro SoFi Stadium workers authorize strike days ahead of World Cup By Ross O'Keefe and Daniel Farr Published June 5, 2026, 11:02 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google The union behind SoFi Stadium’s workforce has voted 96% in favor of authorizing a strike, ahead of the 2026 World Cup next week, a move that could cause a possible work stoppage as the venue prepares to serve as a key location in the soccer tournament. Unite Here Local 11 represents the stadium‘s nearly 2,000 cooks, dishwashers, concession workers, bartenders and servers. They had been voting Thursday and Friday on whether to strike. The decision to strike comes after negotiations had stalled with the stadium’s food service operator and FIFA.
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