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Fenway Park Concession Workers Resume Duties, Threaten New Walkout

Formal contract talks have not resumed since union members launched Fenway’s first-ever concession strike

Alice Cooper and Johnny Depp perform onstage during a concert at The O2 Arena on July 25, 2025 in London, England.
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Overview

  • Union members returned to their posts Monday but said they are prepared to walk off the job again if no agreement is reached soon
  • Aramark and UNITE HERE Local 26 remain at an impasse over demands for higher wages, increased tips, seniority-based scheduling and limits on automation
  • Replacement staff handled concessions during the weekend strike, prompting reports of long lines and service delays from fans
  • A temporary Aramark worker was arrested late Saturday following an alleged spitting incident on the picket line and the Boston Police Department is investigating
  • Concession workers are seeking a pay raise to $20–$26 per hour from their current $15–$18 rate, matching what Aramark pays at other regional venues