The walk-out by Nevada’s largest labour union would be the first time hospitality workers have gone on strike in Las Vegas in decades and could be the biggest hospitality worker strike ever in US history.
The union said contracts for about 40,000 of its 60,000 members have expired, with some still working on the expired contracts as negotiations continue. Hotel workers are also asking for better job security amid advancements in technology, as well as stronger security protections, including more safety buttons. The union said it is asking for “the largest wage increases ever negotiated” in its history. The Culinary and Bartenders Union said 35,000 of its members at 18 properties would go on strike if a deal is not reached with the casinos, hotels and restaurants that employ them.Ī union spokesperson said workers currently receive health insurance and earn about $26 an hour, but declined to say how much the union is seeking in pay raises, The Associated Press reported. Tens of thousands of Las Vegas hospitality workers are set to go on strike this Friday, which could derail the Formula 1 Grand Prix scheduled to take place later this month.
