Behind the World Cup: Workers’ Rights in Focus

A plane buzzed over MetLife Stadium with a bold message: “FIFA Workers Have Rights!” As the World Cup roars on, thousands of temp workers—handling concessions, security, and more—are being empowered by Make the Road New Jersey. Armed with “Yellow Cards” packed with worker rights info, they’re ensuring fair pay, overtime protections, and anti-trafficking resources, regardless of immigration status. New Jersey’s groundbreaking 2023 “Temp Workers’ Bill of Rights” backs this effort, giving workers tools to file complaints and seek justice. These are the unsung heroes fueling the spectacle—and now, they’re being reminded they deserve dignity, respect, and legal protection. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/26886e2e715c81a7