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The Dodger Stadium concession workers must receive a fair union contract - Bernie Sanders urges Los Angeles Dodgers owners to make fair payments to concession workers

United States Senator Bernie Sanders Bernie Sanders, a senator representing Vermont, is pushing the owners to increase payments to their concession workers. The concession workers at Dodger Stadium are striking in hopes of getting a new union contract. The timing of their strike is what gives them leverage, as the stadium expects to be filled to the brim for All-Star weekend. A summary of the situation was posted to Twitter by Front Office Sports. Dodger Stadium concession workers are threatening to strike ahead of the MLB All-Star Game in LA.

Seeking a new union contract, bartenders, suite attendants, cooks, and dishwashers voted to start the strike "at any time."

All-Star festivities are set to begin Saturday.Dodger Stadium concession workers are threatening to strike ahead of the MLB All-Star Game in LA.Seeking a new union contract, bartenders, suite attendants, cooks, and dishwashers voted to start the strike "at any time."All-Star festivities are set to begin Saturday. "Dodger Stadium concession workers are threatening to strike ahead of the MLB All-Star Game in LA. Seeking a new union contract, bartenders, suite attendants, cooks, and dishwashers voted to start the strike "at any time." All-Star festivities are set to begin Saturday" - Front Office Sports Bernie Sanders, who has long been a supporter of workers' rights, put his support behind the concession workers via a tweet. The Dodger Stadium concession workers must receive a fair union contract. If the owners of the Dodgers (worth $8.8 billion) can afford to pay $166 million for one player, they can certainly afford to pay their concession workers a decent wage with decent benefits.The Dodger Stadium concession workers must receive a fair union contract. If the owners of the Dodgers (worth $8.8 billion) can afford to pay $166 million for one player, they can certainly afford to pay their concession workers a decent wage with decent benefits. "The Dodger Stadium concession workers must receive a fair union contract. If the owners of the Dodgers (worth $8.8 billion) can afford to pay $166 million for one player, they can certainly afford to pay their concession workers a decent wage with decent benefits" - Bernie Sanders With the All-Star festivities right around the corner, the situation is set to come to a head at any moment.

The home of the Los Angeles Dodgers might not have enough workers for All-Star weekend

Chicago Cubs v Los Angeles Dodgers If negotiations do not progress fast enough, there could be a lot of problems at Dodger Stadium during the All-Star weekend. With fans likely to pack the venue multiple times over the weekend, well-trained and competent staff will be needed. NBC Los Angeles reported via a tweet that talks had resumed between the two sides, so there is optimism that a deal can be struck. Dodger stadium concession worker talks resume to avoid a strike ahead of the All-Star Game. Dodger stadium concession worker talks resume to avoid a strike ahead of the All-Star Game. "Dodger stadium concession worker talks resume to avoid a strike ahead of the All-Star Game" - NBC Los Angeles With this story gaining mainstream attention due to Bernie Sanders, there is even more pressure on the Los Angeles Dodgers owners. If their chances of hosting the All-Star game are marred by a strike, it will become a national story. CBS Los Angeles did an in-depth report on the situation and posted it on YouTube. With the Los Angeles Dodgers having sizable leads over the and San Francisco Giants, All-Star weekend was supposed to be relaxing. The Dodgers and their owners now have to navigate a difficult situation, which is becoming more tenuous every day. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found