SoFi Stadium workers union announces labor deal, averting strike during World Cup
Key takeaways
- A union representing SoFi Stadium workers announced they reached a tentative deal with Legends Hospitality on Monday night, averting a strike during eight World Cup games set to be played in Inglewood starting Friday.
- Unite Here Local 11, the union representing SoFi Stadium workers, votes to authorize a strike less than a week before the venue will host a World Cup game.
- Legends Global had promised to continue negotiations while also working to make sure a potential work stoppage would not interrupt game-day operations.
The So Fi Stadiun workers’ union announced it reached a tentative labor deal, averting a strike days ahead of the venue hosting World Cup matches. (Jae C. Hong / Associated Press) By Kevin Baxter Staff Writer Follow June 9, 2026 11:06 AM PT 2 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
A union representing SoFi Stadium workers announced they reached a tentative deal with Legends Hospitality on Monday night, averting a strike during eight World Cup games set to be played in Inglewood starting Friday.
Negotiations on a labor contract between Unite Here Local 11, the union representing the cooks, dishwashers, concession workers and bartenders at SoFi and, Legends Global, the stadium’s food-service operator, concluded after 96% of union members on Friday authorized a strike.