The union representing 2,000 workers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles has voted to authorize a potential labor stoppage. This decision comes on the eve of the U.S. team’s opening match in the upcoming World Cup. The action does not imply that workers will immediately stop working, but it does provide them with the option to do so should circumstances necessitate.
Immigrant rights advocates and labor organizations have shown their support by protesting outside the FIFA Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee offices on May 27. They are pressing for protections from possible immigration enforcement during the World Cup.
Immigrant rights advocates and labor groups protest outside the FIFA Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee offices on May 27. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images/Reuters Connect)
The union’s decision reflects a growing concern among workers regarding immigration enforcement amidst major international events. It highlights the need for clarity and assurances that their rights and employment will be safeguarded.
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