Los Angeles Olympics workers housing minimum wage.

Labor unions in Los Angeles are gearing up for the 2028 Summer Olympics by planning strategically timed strikes to win better wages and benefits. The unions are inspired by successful strikes during the Paris Games. Unions like Unite Here Local 11 are setting things in motion for over 100 contracts to expire just before the Olympics. The timing is intended to maximize their bargaining power. A coalition of advocacy groups is also pushing for affordable housing and protections for immigrant workers. Los Angeles recently approved a $30 minimum wage for hotel workers by 2028, despite pushback from business groups concerned about the impact on tourism.