Tentative Deal at SoFi Stadium Averts Strike Days Before World Cup Kickoff

Unite Here Local 11, the union representing concession and food-service staff at SoFi Stadium, announced a tentative agreement with Legends Hospitality that averts a planned strike just days before the World Cup begins.

The deal, announced Tuesday morning, covers nearly 2,000 workers — including cooks, dishwashers, concession attendants, bartenders and servers — who had pressed management with a series of demands during negotiations. The union said it "won every major issue we brought to the table."

The union representing SoFi Stadium’s concession workers reached a tentative deal to avoid a strike just days before the World Cup kicks off. California Post

Why It Matters

The pact was revealed three days before the U.S. national team is scheduled to play Paraguay at SoFi Stadium, easing concerns about potential disruptions to a high-profile World Cup match. While the agreement is described as tentative, it represents a last-minute resolution to a labor dispute that could have affected fans, staff and event operations.

Unite Here Local 11: "We won every major issue we brought to the table."

Further details on specific contract provisions were not released in full at the time of the announcement. Tentative agreements typically require ratification by union members before becoming final; parties may provide more information as that process moves forward.