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2028 Olympics could bring big wins for Los Angeles labor unions
Local unions have aligned over 100 contracts covering 25,000 hospitality workers to leverage the 2028 Olympics for wage, housing, and worker protection gains.
- Los Angeles labor unions are inspired by labor strikes at the Paris Games, planning similar actions for the 2028 Olympics.
- Kurt Petersen, co-President of Unite Here Local 11, stated the union aims to maximize bargaining power by aligning over 100 contracts to expire in January 2028.
- Labor leaders emphasize that workers are crucial for the Olympics, calling for better wages and housing commitments from organizers.
- Labor groups are advocating for enhancements related to the Olympics, including building 50,000 housing units and protecting immigrant workers, with a coalition pushing LA28 to act.
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