Las Vegas Hotel Workers Launch First Major Strike in 22 Years

Culinary Workers Union demands fair wages and benefits at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas after contract negotiations stall.

Hundreds of workers at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas have initiated an open-ended strike, marking the first major walkout by the Culinary Workers Union in over two decades.
The strike follows unsuccessful negotiations over a new contract, with the union advocating for substantial wage increases and improved benefits.
Virgin Hotels has proposed wage increases starting in the fourth year of a new contract, which the union has rejected as insufficient given the rising cost of living.
Union leaders highlight that other Las Vegas Strip hotels have agreed to significant wage increases, contrasting with Virgin's offer of minimal raises.
The strike occurs just ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, potentially impacting the hotel's operations during a high-profile event.