LA-area stadium workers to vote on strike a week before World Cup begins Workers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, are voting on authorizing a strike before the World Cup begins in the area, citing stalled contract negotiations and a desire for a larger share of revenue from upcoming major events. They are demanding better wages to cope with the high cost of living and enhanced safety, including a demand for ICE officers to be barred from the stadium during the World Cup. The union has also raised concerns about Fifa’s data collection practices and their potential implications for workers.

• SoFi Stadium workers are voting on a strike authorization one week before the World Cup begins in Los Angeles.
• Unite Here Local 11’s negotiations with stadium operator Legends Global have stalled.
• Workers are seeking a greater share of revenue from major events like the World Cup, Super Bowl, and Olympics.
• Demands include increased wages to address the high cost of living in California.
• Workers are also demanding safety guarantees, including a ban on ICE officers in the stadium during the World Cup.
• Concerns have been raised about Fifa’s data collection practices, with allegations of collecting sensitive personal information from workers.
• The union and ACLU of southern California have asked the attorney general to investigate Fifa’s data practices.