Union Scores Major Labor Deal at SoFi Stadium Ahead of World Cup

A union representing 2,000 food and beverage workers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood reached a tentative agreement with Legends Hospitality. The deal includes wage hikes, subcontracting rules, and protections against federal immigration agency actions. Members will vote on the deal, set to expire in April 2028.

In a significant development for labor rights, a union representing approximately 2,000 food and beverage workers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood has announced a tentative contract agreement with Legends Hospitality. The timing is crucial as this comes just days before the stadium hosts World Cup matches.

The deal, announced by Unite Here Local 11, features substantial wage increases, limits on subcontracting, and measures to safeguard against the implications of new automation technology. A groundbreaking provision within the agreement grants workers the right to strike if federal immigration agencies, such as ICE or Border Patrol, pose a threat to worker safety during major events.

Union members are set to vote on the ratification of this agreement on Wednesday, with details to be disclosed post-vote. The contract is designed to expire on April 30, 2028, mirroring the expiration dates of over 100 other service contracts across stadiums, hotels, and airports before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.