politics
LA-area stadium workers to vote on strike a week before World Cup begins
Workers say they deserve a greater share of the windfall and want protection from ICE and invasive data collection
TL;DR
- 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.