The decision by the union does not immediately lead to a strike but allows workers to halt work at any moment. Immigrant rights advocates and labor groups recently voiced their concerns outside the FIFA Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee offices on May 27.
A group representing 2,000 workers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles has been pushing for safety from potential immigration enforcement during the World Cup. On Friday, they voted to approve a potential strike, which comes just a week before the U.S. team starts its World Cup journey.

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