Fenway Park concession and restaurant workers went on strike Friday just as the Boston Red Sox open a highly anticipated weekend series against the world champion Los Angeles Dodgers.The union representing Aramark workers at Fenway Park and MGM Music Hall hit the picket line at noon after failing to reach a deal on a new contract.

As Fenway Park concession workers threaten to strike, employees are seeking support from Boston Red Sox fans. Fans attending games are urged to resist buying food and drinks.

Fenway Park concession workers went on strike on Friday, the Unite Here Local 26 union announced on X. Workers walked out at noon after the venue’s food vendor, Aramark, failed to meet the union’s demands for better wages. It marks the first strike in Fenway’s 113-year history.