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Thousands of SoFi Stadium workers voted 96% to authorize a strike ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing stagnant wages, erosion of good jobs, and ICE presence at games; with bargaining stalled, the possibility of a strike could disrupt food, drink, and other services during World Cup matches.
With the 2026 World Cup opening near, SoFi Stadium hospitality workers will vote on authorizing a strike after contract talks with Legends Global and FIFA stall; proposed raises are limited and wage freezes for some, while workers seek safety protections against ICE, no subcontracting, and automation safeguards ahead of eight Los Angeles matches.
Nearly 1,000 UAW-represented workers at American Axle/Dauch Corp.’s Three Rivers, Mich., plant walked off after contract talks stalled, launching an unfair-labor-practice strike that could affect GM axles for heavy-duty pickups. The union cites wage cuts taken in 2008 and seeks higher pay, profit sharing, better healthcare, retirement terms, and stronger job protections. GM is monitoring the disruption but reports no production impact yet. The company rebranded to Dauch Corp. earlier this year.
A three-day strike by workers on the Long Island Rail Road, the nation’s largest commuter railroad, ended with a tentative wage deal between unions and the MTA. The agreement includes raises without any additional fare increases and must be ratified by the five unions; roughly 3,500 workers are set to return to work as service resumes in phases. The LIRR’s ridership remains well below pre‑pandemic levels, and fares for the strike period will be prorated or refunded where applicable.
A three-day Long Island Rail Road strike ended with a tentative contract between the MTA and five unions, brokered by federal mediators from the National Mediation Board. Partial service is to restart by noon Tuesday and full service by Tuesday’s evening rush, as the system restores for about 300,000 daily riders. The deal Retroactively provides wage increases of 3%, 3%, and 3.5% over the contract years, with a fourth-year pay issue still under discussion. Unions must ratify the agreement, and Gov. Kathy Hochul framed the settlement as protecting riders and taxpayers while avoiding fare or tax increases.
After a 3,500-worker strike shut down the Long Island Rail Road, negotiators for the MTA and five unions returned to bargaining Monday. Gov. Hochul urged remote work and praised a smoother-than-expected morning commute thanks to emergency transit plans, but there was no immediate progress on wage increases. The MTA and unions remain at an impasse, with contingency measures—such as free shuttles and extra subway service—and congestion-pricing debates in play as talks continue.
Thousands of Kaiser Permanente mental health workers staged a 24-hour strike in Northern California, voicing fears that AI and automation are replacing licensed clinicians. They report triage and screenings being handled by unlicensed staff or apps, while management pressures charting and patient visits. Kaiser denies widespread automation, but union members, joined by thousands of nurses, say AI is already changing roles and worsening working conditions.
Thousands of JBS workers at the Greeley, Colorado meatpacking plant walked off after eight months of failed contract talks over pay and safety—about 3,800 employees picketed—as UFCW Local 7 says management sped up production and shifted costs; JBS says the union ended negotiations and rejected its offer. This marks the first meatpacking strike since 1985.
The Writers Guild of America West canceled its Los Angeles Writers Guild Awards amid a staff strike over contract negotiations, with non-supervisory staff represented by the Pacific Northwest Staff Union on strike. WGAW says it won’t ask attendees to cross a picket line, and an alternative LA celebration for nominees will be scheduled later, while the New York ceremony will proceed as planned. The West/East unions are separate but share contract talks; the LA event would have been hosted by Atsuko Okatsuka and livestreamed on the WGA West YouTube channel.
The creators of South Park, Matt Stone and Trey Parker, are involved in a labor dispute at their Casa Bonita restaurant, where performers have unionized and gone on strike over unsafe working conditions and pay issues, leading to public protests and ongoing negotiations.
Boeing has reached a tentative five-year labor agreement with striking defense workers, primarily in Missouri, who have been on strike since August over wages and signing bonuses. The union members will vote on the deal this Friday, with details yet to be disclosed. The strike, the first in nearly 30 years, involved over 3,000 workers assembling F-15 fighter jets and missile systems, and follows a previous strike by commercial aircraft unionized workers.
The Philadelphia AFSCME DC 33 strike revealed divisions within the city's labor movement, highlighting challenges in maintaining unity among unions and their relationships with city officials amid a contentious contract dispute and public support for workers.
Workers at Safeway and Albertsons in four Colorado cities initiated a limited strike over unfair labor practices, including understaffing, low wages, and health benefit issues, with the potential for expansion as more units consider joining, marking a significant labor action in Colorado.
Kroger faces significant labor unrest with drivers and store workers authorizing strikes over demands for better wages, benefits, and working conditions, risking store closures and customer disruption amid ongoing negotiations.
Boeing shares rose after reports that the company resumed production of its 737 MAX aircraft following a seven-week halt due to a labor strike. The strike involved 33,000 workers and disrupted operations at a crucial time for Boeing, which has 4,200 outstanding orders for the 737 MAX. Production is currently capped at 38 planes per month due to FAA restrictions following a safety incident. Analysts predict Boeing will produce 29 planes monthly by 2025, facing challenges from supply chain issues and regulatory scrutiny.