Democratic Candidates Threaten To Skip Debate Amid Labor Dispute

Democratic debate participants have expressed support for a labor union and will not cross a picket line at Loyola Marymount University, where a labor dispute is ongoing. Local 11, representing workers, has been negotiating with Sodexo, a subcontractor, since March. The DNC is working to resolve the issue to proceed with the debate. Sodexo insists it is committed to reaching an agreement. This is not the first time labor disputes have impacted a debate, as a similar issue occurred at UCLA last month.

What action have Democratic candidates taken regarding the labor union at Loyola Marymount University?

• They have postponed the debate.

• They have ignored the labor dispute.

• They have declared support for the labor union.

• They have decided to cross the picket line.

Who is involved in the negotiations with Local 11 at Loyola Marymount University?

• The DNC

• Sodexo, a food services subcontractor

• The Democratic candidates

• UCLA

What did the DNC state regarding the labor dispute at Loyola Marymount University?

• They are working to find a resolution consistent with their values.

• They are not concerned about the dispute.

• They have canceled the debate.

• They have sided with Sodexo.

What is Sodexo's stance on the ongoing negotiations?

• They have already reached an agreement.

• They have left the bargaining table.

• They are 100% committed to reaching an agreement.

• They have refused to negotiate further.

What previous event is mentioned as being affected by labor issues?

• A debate at Stanford

• A debate at UCLA

• A debate at Harvard

• A debate at Yale