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Unions and immigrant‑advocates press Santa Clara for worker protections and ICE‑free event policies ahead of Super Bowl
Summary
Labor groups, immigrant advocates and union representatives urged the Santa Clara City Council to adopt enforceable protections for workers and immigrants at Super Bowl and FIFA events, including contract standards, transparency and limits on immigration‑enforcement access to city‑controlled sites.
A coalition of labor groups and immigrant‑rights organizations urged the Santa Clara City Council on Jan. 13 to require stronger worker protections and safety protocols for major sporting events hosted in the city.
Speakers from Working Partnerships USA, Silicon Valley Rising, Unite Here Local 19, the South Bay Labor Council and several unions told the council that event planning for Super Bowl 60 and FIFA events must include enforceable contracting standards, wage and safety protections, and clear limits on cooperation with federal immigration…
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