The contentious relationship between workers and their employers had led to protests by small groups. Hospitality workers in Las Vegas have been seeking a new union contract since April but have failed to reach an agreement with leadership. The event is projected to attract 100,000 visitors, per SportTravel. The unions set that deadline ahead of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, which takes place between Nov.
A decision on the strike, which has received approval from 95% of union members, will be decided no later than November 10. Culinary Union secretary-treasurer Ted Pappageorge told media on a call.Ĭasino and hotel operators that could be impacted by the potential strike include Caesars Entertainment, MGM Resorts International, and Wynn Resorts. 'Economically, the companies have made some movement but we are millions of dollars apart.' A strike, which would mark the unions' first since 1991, would see food servers, bartenders, chefs, and housekeepers take a stand. The potential strike would be spearheaded by the Culinary Workers and Bartenders Unions - a group that is seeking a five-year agreement that includes higher wages, improved safety measures, reduction in workloads for housekeepers, and job protection. The Las Vegas casino gaming market is preparing to face a hospitality workers strike that could include 35,000 employees across 18 hotel and gaming properties.
