SoFi Stadium Workers Reach Tentative Deal, Averting Strike Before World Cup
Stadium workers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, have reached a tentative contract agreement, averting a potential strike ahead of the U.S. men's soccer team's opening World Cup match. The union representing 2,000 workers, including bartenders, servers, cooks, and dishwashers, announced the deal, which includes higher wages and more labor protections. The agreement was reached after workers had authorized a strike due to stalled contract negotiations with the stadium's food service provider, Legends Global. The contract, if ratified, will provide significant wage increases, with some cooks earning up to $40 an hour in two years, and includes protections against subcontracting and contributions to housing for hospitality workers. The contract is set to last through April 2028, just before the Olympic Games in Los Angeles. 
