Long Beach subcontractor accused of wage theft, contract canceled

Unite Here Local 11 has accused 1Fifty1 Inc., a subcontractor for the Long Beach Convention Center, of wage theft and tax evasion. The union claims the company paid workers in cash without proper documentation, violating labor laws. In response to the allegations, ASM Global, which manages the convention center, terminated its contract with 1Fifty1. The union's complaint also highlights that some workers were allegedly paid below the minimum wage and did not receive overtime pay. The union has been negotiating with ASM Global for better worker protections. They argue that subcontracting leads to lower pay and fewer benefits for employees. The union is advocating for the rehiring of affected workers under Long Beach's retention ordinance.