SoFi Stadium Workers Vote 96% to Authorize Strike Days Before World Cup Matches Begin
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Summary
Thousands of workers at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium, represented by Unite Here Local 11, voted 96% in favor of authorizing a strike just one week before the stadium is set to host its first World Cup match. Workers cite insufficient pay, erosion of jobs, and plans for ICE officers to be present at the games as key grievances. The potential strike could disrupt food and beverage services for the massive soccer tournament.
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· 3 pulledUnite Here Local 11, which represents more than 2,000 cooks, dishwashers, concession workers, bartenders and servers at SoFi, announced Friday that members voted 96% in favor of authorizing a strike.
The vote took place just one week out from when the stadium is set to host its first World Cup match.
Thousands of workers at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium are threatening to strike, citing insufficient pay and plans for ICE officers to be present at the World Cup.
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