Sen. Bernie Sanders is advocating for higher wages and job security for Fenway Park employees after meeting with long-time workers. Workers reported declining incomes due to self-service concession machines impacting their gratuities. A strike has been authorized if negotiations with Aramark do not improve. Sanders has called on Red Sox owner John Henry, emphasizing the team's profitability and the need to treat workers with respect and negotiate fair contracts. He highlighted the important role that workers play in making the venue special, underscoring the need for dignified treatment and decent pay.
A worker reported that last year she earned half the tips she received the previous year, and is on track to earn only half of last year's figure due to declining gratuities.
Sen. Sanders emphasized that Fenway Park is an iconic institution, stating that the workers contribute to making every Red Sox game special, deserving respect and decent wages.
In his letter to Red Sox owner John Henry, Sanders insisted that the team, being profitable, should treat employees with dignity and negotiate fair contracts.
Sanders urged that if the Boston Red Sox can afford a $120 million contract for a player, they can afford to pay and treat their workers better.
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