SoFi Stadium workers vote to authorize strike ahead of World Cup
SoFi Stadium workers in Los Angeles have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike ahead of the FIFA World Cup. The union representing these workers is demanding better pay, job security, and protections against subcontracting. Negotiations are ongoing, with the first U.S. match scheduled for June 12.
- ▪Workers at SoFi Stadium voted 96% in favor of a strike authorization.
- ▪Their demands include higher pay and protections against immigration enforcement at the World Cup.
- ▪Negotiations between the union and Legends Global are set to continue on Monday.
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National SoFi Stadium workers vote to authorize strike ahead of World Cup June 6, 20268:39 PM ET By Chandelis Duster FIFA World Cup 2026 signage is displayed at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on June 1, 2026. Jae C. Hong/AP hide caption toggle caption Jae C. Hong/AP A group of SoFi Stadium workers in Los Angeles have voted to authorize a strike, with the venue set to host the first U.S. match in the World Cup next week. The union representing the workers said on Friday its members, including cashiers, concession workers, bartenders, dishwashers, cooks and food attendants, voted 96% in favor of a strike. "Workers could walk off the job at any moment if their demands are not met," UNITE HERE Local 11 said.
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