Source: New York Post
A union’s high-stakes demand could complicate preparations for the 2026 World Cup, with millions of visitors expected to descend on Los Angeles in just a few months. The labor group Unite Here Local 11, which represents tens of thousands of hospitality workers across Southern California, is urging hotels, stadiums and airport-area businesses not to host federal immigration agents on their properties during the global tournament, the Los Angeles Times reported. The request, outlined in a letter sent Monday to more than 200 employers — encompassing over 32,000 workers — raises concerns about how security operations tied to the event could intersect with workplace conditions in one of the country’s largest tourism hubs.
