SoFi Stadium Workers Authorize Strike Ahead of World Cup, Potentially Disrupting Event
Workers at SoFi Stadium, represented by Unite Here Local 11, have voted overwhelmingly in favor of authorizing a strike just days before the 2026 World Cup is set to begin. The union, which includes nearly 2,000 cooks, dishwashers, concession workers, bartenders, and servers, voted 96% in favor of the strike. This decision follows stalled negotiations with the stadium's food service operator and FIFA. The union is demanding better wages and working conditions, citing the significant revenue the stadium will generate during the World Cup. Key demands include living wage standards adjusted for the Los Angeles cost of living, ICE safety protocols, and limits on automation and outsourcing. The strike could lead to a work stoppage at a critical time as the stadium is scheduled to host eight matches, including the USA vs Paraguay match on June 12. 
