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Hospitality workers getting support today as they vote on a possible strike during the FIFA World Cup asking for protections from ICE raids and federal data sharing. CBS LA's Lauren Posen is live at SoFi Stadium tonight with what it could mean for the big event. Lauren. Well, this is so much more than wages. This comes down to safety. Workers say they don't feel safe going to work knowing ICE agents will be at the stadium and the fans say they're worried too that something they've been counting down to could be caught in the middle of all this. It only happens every 4 years and for it to be in Los Angeles is huge.
Cup is the talk on the field at Formula Soccer Center in Van Nuys. We all support our teams and I think the way we support them is so beautiful. So I think the fact that you that the fact that the World Cup is coming to our basically our backyard, I think it's it's special. Turning what it feels like a distant dream into reality for young soccer hopefuls. I'm excited if USA wins. But a possible strike of around 2,000 concession and hospitality workers employed by Legends Global at SoFi Stadium is adding uncertainty to the build-up. Yolanda Fierro is a sweets runner at SoFi Stadium. The main concern first of all is the ICE issue being on the grounds.
Um myself and my co-workers are a little bit um scared for coming to work because I do have a lot of uh employees that are here on working visas from different countries. Homeland Security insists ICE agents will be on site to target counterfeiters and traffickers, but workers don't trust that and are asking for safety and security protections. They're in fear of if I get snatched up by ICE, who's going to take care of my family and what's going to happen to my personal property such as homes, vehicles, things like that.
Workers are also asking for better wages and job security. The hope for fans is an agreement can be made. The Hispanic community loves football, you know, and they want to go and enjoy and spend time with family. But if they can't, 70,000 soccer fans showing up for the US opener on June 12th won't be greeted by stadium staff, but a massive picket line. Talks about this has been going on for over a year, but as we get closer to it, I'm going to say the last 3 months has been extremely stressful for everyone. Voting continues through tomorrow night. If members do vote yes to strike, they say they are prepared to walk if negotiations go south on Monday.
Reporting live from SoFi Stadium, Lauren Posen, CBS LA. Lauren, thank you.
