Fenway concession workers go on strike after Aramark misses union deadline

Catch up quick: UNITE Here Local 26 leaders gave Aramark, the vendor, 48 hours to deliver a union contract that responds to their demands.

• Unionized workers called for wage increases, increased tips for premium workers, scheduling improvements based on seniority and guardrails on automation.

Driving the news: Aramark did not meet the deadline, meaning concession workers are walking off the job before the Red Sox host the Los Angeles Dodgers tonight.

The other side: Chris Collom, an Aramark spokesperson, told Axios that the company has "contingency plans" to keep business going during the strike, but that it will "continue to work with the union to try to reach an agreement."

What we're watching: If the strike continues into next week, the unionized workers would also be absent for the Red Sox home games next weekend against the Houston Astros.