Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Fenway Park Vendors Strike Before Dodgers-Red Sox Game
Workers who sell food and drinks at Fenway Park went on strike before a baseball game.
They want better pay and treatment from their employer, Aramark.
The union, called Local 26, is asking fans not to buy food during the games.
Aramark says they tried to reach an agreement, but the workers rejected it.
The Red Sox team hopes the issue will be resolved.
A senator, Bernie Sanders, is supporting the workers.
Fenway Park vendors went on strike before the Red Sox vs. Dodgers game.
Local 26 union is demanding living wages, fair technology practices, and respect.
Aramark, the concessionaire, stated they negotiated in good faith and offered a rejected deal.
The Red Sox mentioned they are not involved but hope for a resolution.
Senator Bernie Sanders called on the Red Sox to support the vendors.
- Who
- Aramark food service workers.
- What
- Fenway Park vendors are on strike.
- When
- Before the Red Sox vs. Dodgers game on Friday night.
- Where
- Fenway Park, Boston.
- Why
- Demanding living wages, fair technology practices and respect.
Union/Workers' Perspective
Aramark's Perspective
Key issues
Union/Workers' Perspective
Demands living wages, guardrails on technology, and respect.
Aramark's Perspective
Aramark claims they bargained in good faith.
- Event
- Strike by Fenway Park vendors
- Location
- Fenway Park, Boston
- Union
- Local 26
- Employer
- Aramark
- Demand
- Living wages, fair tech, and respect
- Team Involvement
- Not directly involved, but in contact with Aramark