{"id":8544,"date":"2025-01-24T04:02:54","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T04:02:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slategray-wallaby-310340.hostingersite.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/24\/workers-end-longest-strike-in-decades\/"},"modified":"2025-01-24T04:02:54","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T04:02:54","slug":"workers-end-longest-strike-in-decades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/24\/workers-end-longest-strike-in-decades\/","title":{"rendered":"Workers End Longest Strike in Decades"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Culinary Union workers at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas have ended a 69-day strike after reaching a five-year contract agreement. The settlement concludes one of the city\u2019s longest labor disputes in decades and impacts around 700 employees at the off-Strip property. The strike had started on November 15 of last year, and included a civil obedience action<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and Bartenders Union Local 165 announced the deal on Wednesday. The unions, which represent approximately 60,000 workers across Las Vegas and Reno, highlighted that the agreement ensures a \u201cunion standard\u201d to support workers\u2019 families and strengthen the community.<\/p>\n

Key Details of the Agreement<\/h2>\n

While full contract details remain undisclosed, union leaders confirmed the agreement includes substantial pay raises. These increases may align with the 32% wage boost recently secured by other union members in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

Union Secretary-Treasurer Ted Pappageorge emphasized the workers\u2019 determination throughout the negotiations. \u201cWorkers at Virgin Hotels would not accept a second-class contract,\u201d<\/em> he said. Virgin Hotels employees had been advocating for pay equity, with many describing their wages as among the lowest for unionized casino workers in the city. \u201cWe\u2019re doing the same amount of work for less pay,\u201d<\/em> said cook Lee McNamara, a 25-year employee at the property.<\/p>\n

Transition and Future Plans<\/h2>\n

The resolution coincides with Virgin Hotels Las Vegas undergoing a major operational transition. The Nevada Gaming Commission recently approved new operators to take over casino management from Mohegan, a Connecticut-based tribal company that had overseen operations since the property\u2019s 2021 reopening. The new management transition is expected to be completed by March 2025.<\/p>\n

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