A World Cup Labor Experiment Proved That Higher Wages For Hourly Workers Are Abundantly Possible

In Seattle, work that might often be fulfilled by temp staffing agencies was routed, through a digital platform, to union workers.

To put on massive sporting events like the World Cup or the U.S. Open, many workers are needed behind-the-scenes: janitors, security workers, concessions staff, and people who support fan events and watch parties. These jobs are often fulfilled by temporary workers, who are deployed by staffing agencies and non-union jobs. Given the temporary and seasonal nature of the stadium work, it is difficult to track the whereabouts and well-being of these workers. As a result, this temp work can be prone to bad actors: for example, workers may actually end up getting less than a state’s or city’s…

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