A group of more than 500 newly-organized Teamsters who work in Guest Services and Parking at Lumen Field have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a first-time contract with Teamsters Local 117. The workers, employed by First & Goal, Inc., staff one of the marquee sporting venues in the country. The stadium is home to the Seahawks, Seattle Sounders, and Seattle Reign and will host matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup next summer.

“After months of hard-fought negotiations with Lumen Field management, our members have voted overwhelmingly to approve their first-ever collective bargaining agreement—a historic win that raises compensation and improves working conditions for these dedicated workers,” said Paul Dascher, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 117.

“The next time you're at a Seahawks game, take a moment to congratulate the newest members of Teamsters 117.”

The workers sought a voice with the Teamsters Union over a year ago, citing the need for clarity around scheduling, family wages, improved communication, and better overall working conditions. Local 117 was authorized as the workers’ exclusive bargaining representative through a neutral process conducted by an independent arbitrator last February.

For Tyrha Long, who has worked in Guest Services at the stadium for four years and served on the Union negotiations committee, new safety provisions in the contract, seniority rights, and higher wages were the most important issues. “It’s great having a voice with Teamsters,” Long said. “I feel like I can stand up a lot more and have people behind me who are ready to take action.”

Ron Spradley, a parking attendant on the Union bargaining team who has been at Lumen since 2022, was happy about the wage increases in the agreement and excited to join the Teamsters Union. “The Teamsters are humongous,” he said. “That’s important because it comes with more backing – there’s people power and more force in our Union. Now we’re paid at some of the highest rates for parking in the country, plus we have a contract, and will get raises every year.”

“Workers at Lumen Field ensure that stadium visitors have a positive experience at one of the country’s premier sporting and entertainment venues,” Secretary-Treasurer Dascher said. “With the World Cup coming to Lumen Field next year, visitors from across the country and around the world will see firsthand that these essential jobs are union jobs—held with pride by members of Teamsters Local 117.”