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Union Threatens Strike Over Immigration Enforcement at World Cup

4/10/2026

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UNITE HERE Local 11, representing 2,000 hospitality workers at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, says it may strike if immigration enforcement agencies participate in World Cup operations.
The union lacks a labor contract amid World Cup preparations, with cooks and servers among workers ahead of June 12, 2026.
The union seeks commitments from Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and Kroenke Sports & Entertainment to ensure no federal enforcement during the tournament.

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UNITE HERE Local 11, representing 2,000 hospitality workers at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, says it may strike if immigration enforcement agencies participate in World Cup operations.
The union lacks a labor contract amid World Cup preparations, with cooks and servers among workers ahead of June 12, 2026.
The union seeks commitments from Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and Kroenke Sports & Entertainment to ensure no federal enforcement during the tournament.