Powerful Los Angeles labor unions are pushing for a “New Deal” ahead of the 2028 Olympics , demanding $30-an-hour wages for all, a ban on short-term rentals, and stronger protections for illegal immigrant workers from federal raids.

Unite Here Local 11 , a hotel workers union, and its allies have escalated their demands ahead of major sporting events coming to the city. Los Angeles plans to host the FIFA World Cup next year, followed by the Super Bowl, and the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2028.

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