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Union Warns FIFA: Strike Possible Over Worker Conditions

4/11/2026

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Kurt Petersen, co-president of hospitality union representing 2,000 stadium workers, warned of a strike during World Cup unless FIFA addresses working conditions and ICE presence.
The stadium will host eight World Cup matches this summer and attract about 150,000 visitors.
Petersen called for fair working practices and urged FIFA to oppose ICE.
He urged FIFA to back a housing fund for workers and criticized Airbnb for contributing to housing shortage.

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Kurt Petersen, co-president of hospitality union representing 2,000 stadium workers, warned of a strike during World Cup unless FIFA addresses working conditions and ICE presence.
The stadium will host eight World Cup matches this summer and attract about 150,000 visitors.
Petersen called for fair working practices and urged FIFA to oppose ICE.
He urged FIFA to back a housing fund for workers and criticized Airbnb for contributing to housing shortage.