Workers at World Cup venues in US prepare for strikes over wages
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Hospitality and food service workers in U.S. cities hosting World Cup games are threatening strikes as the tournament approaches, starting June 11. In Los Angeles, around 2,000 workers at SoFi Stadium, represented by Unite Here Local 11, voted 96% in favor of a strike authorization. Workers are demanding a new union contract that includes wage increases and protection from ICE crackdowns. Similar sentiments are echoed among workers in other cities hosting the event, highlighting growing labor concerns tied to the influx of visitors during the tournament.
- •Workers at SoFi Stadium vote 96% for strike authorization.
- •Demands include wage increases and ICE protections.
- •Strikes are possible as World Cup starts on June 11.
- •Concerns extend to other U.S. cities hosting World Cup matches.
- 11:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — US stadium and hotel workers threaten strikes ‘to make things fair’ during World Cup
"Low wages and fears of ICE crackdowns have set workers on edge of strike as thousands set to arrive during World Cup Hospitality and food service workers in several US cities hosting World Cup games are warning of looming labor disputes and possible strikes as the largest single sport tournament in the world gets ready to kick off on 11 June. In Los Angeles, California, about 2,000 workers at SoFi Stadium represented by Unite Here Local 11 voted 96% in favor of a strike authorization as workers are seeking a new union contract with wage increases and protections from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Continue reading...
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