The Aramark workers inside Fenway Park officially went on strike Friday afternoon. They were picketing around the ballpark throughout the day. They want a pay raise and protection from automation, like self-checkouts. “Hey, guys, if you can support our cause, please buy everything outside, okay?” one of the protesting workers said directly to fans.

Aramark, the concessions subcontractor at Fenway Park, said it has plans in place "to ensure that fans will not encounter service interruptions."

UNITE HERE Local 26 union workers at Fenway Park and MGM Music Hall announced Wednesday a three-day strike against Aramark, the ballpark’s management company, beginning July 25 — a move supported by 95% of union members.

If Aramark can pay more at other ballparks across the country, why are Fenway workers treated as second-class?”