The negotiations between Dodger Stadium employees and their employer have gone well since the former announced they were planning a strike of the MLB All-Star Game. The All-Star Game, Futures Game, and Home Run Derby will go on as usual after the employees withdrew their strike plans.
The union and their employers have made substantial progress in their contract negotiations this week, according to a statement from the union. Local 11 has decided not to strike during the All-Star Game. Both parties are looking forward to the All-Star game.
A lot of questions are raised by this statement. What does that mean for the start of the second half? After the All-Star break, the Dodgers play their first series against the Giants. Will concessions workers return before then? Even though over 99 percent of employees voted to move forward with the strike, negotiations went well so that the strike wouldn't happen.
The largest gripe the union workers had with their employers was the inability to pay. The bartender for Levy Restaurants at Dodger Stadium claimed that she voted for the strike because she had to pick up shifts at the Rose Bowl in order to make ends meet. She doesn't make enough money to live without a side hustle after 15 years. It is a problem. Most of the employees have changed their minds since the strike was announced. It is a great sign and it makes me curious. Can they negotiate with my insurance company when I have to change my policy?
It is hard to imagine a future where the Dodgers don't have enough staff. Even though negotiations are moving quickly, the union seems intent on not setting anything in stone past the All-Star game.
According to Unite Here, Dodger Stadium workers make an average of $12,000 per game. It would take $18.52 an hour for all stadium workers to work eight hours a day. Considering that All-Star weekend will likely require workers to work more hours for more fans, I can't imagine them going back to work for less than $20 an hour.
Unite Here Local 11 looks to hit dignified wages, benefits, and other protections when it comes to union contracts. The Dodger Stadium workers should get each of those very soon.
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