Hospitality and stadium workers represented by the union Unite Here Local 11 have threatened to strike at SoFi Stadium ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Workers are demanding stronger job protections, better labor conditions, and guarantees that immigration enforcement agencies such as ICE will not target employees or fans during tournament events. The dispute highlights how mega sporting events often rely on large low-wage service workforces while unions push organizers and venue operators to address concerns over subcontracting, automation, and worker security.
See "Workers at LA stadium threaten World Cup strike amid anger over ICE", Uwa Ede-Osifo, The Guardian, May 11, 2026