LA stadium workers vote to strike with World Cup kicking off this week

Article excerpt

Hospitality workers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles voted Friday to authorize a strike, demanding higher wages, protections from AI-driven job losses, and guarantees against immigration enforcement at the venue. The timing is stark: the FIFA World Cup kicks off this week, making the threat of picket lines during the tournament's opening matches a significant pressure point. Workers are seeking assurances on three fronts, compensation, technology, and sanctuary, as the stadium prepares to host major events.