Aramark Dining Hall Workers Protest at Arizona State University

Hundreds of employees strike to demand contract from food service provider

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

Dozens of Aramark dining hall employees picketed outside Arizona State University's Memorial Union in Tempe, Arizona on February 18, 2026. Hundreds of workers went on strike to demand a contract from Aramark, a Philadelphia-based food service provider that operates the university's dining halls.

Why it matters

The protest highlights ongoing labor disputes between Aramark and its workers at universities across the country, as employees seek better pay, benefits, and working conditions. The strike at ASU is part of a broader trend of food service and campus workers organizing to demand more from their corporate employers.

The details

The Aramark employees picketed outside the Memorial Union, carrying signs and chanting slogans to draw attention to their demands. The workers are seeking a new contract with Aramark that would improve their compensation and working conditions.

  • The protest took place on February 18, 2026 at Arizona State University's Tempe campus.

The players

Aramark

A Philadelphia-based food service provider that operates dining halls at Arizona State University and other colleges.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

The takeaway

The protest by Aramark workers at ASU is part of a larger movement of campus employees seeking better treatment and working conditions from their corporate employers. The outcome of these labor disputes could have significant implications for the quality of dining services and the overall student experience at universities.