Las Vegas, NV - In a significant development, the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and Bartenders Union Local 165 have announced their resounding approval of a strike authorization in a recent vote held on Tuesday. This pivotal decision, as communicated through a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), demonstrates the resolve of the union members to press for their demands.
An overwhelming 95% of members in Las Vegas cast their votes in favor of the strike authorization, signaling a strong mandate for the union leadership to take necessary action. While the unions are now armed with the authority to call for a strike, negotiations with multiple hotels are set to continue in the forthcoming week, underscoring the unions' commitment to pursuing a fair resolution.
With a combined representation of 60,000 workers in both Las Vegas and Reno, this vote had a significant impact. Out of the eligible 53,000 workers entitled to vote in Tuesday's strike authorization, approximately 40,000 members are currently operating under an expired contract that had lapsed earlier this month, according to a joint statement released by the unions.
Notably, this strike authorization exclusively pertains to Las Vegas, with Reno not participating in the vote.
The unions have communicated a list of demands, which include calls for improved compensation, reduced workloads, the removal of quotas, and enhanced safety measures, among other crucial issues, as previously outlined in a news release.
As negotiations progress and tensions mount, the outcome of these discussions will undoubtedly have far-reaching implications not only for the unions and their members but also for the broader labor landscape in the region. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.