Nevada members of culinary and bartenders unions considering strike
About 50,000 unionized Las Vegas casino workers will vote later this month on whether to go on strike and potentially paralyze the state’s largest industry.
The contracts for Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and Bartenders Union Local 165 members expire June 1 at 34 area properties, including those operated by MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment Corp. and Boyd Gaming.
The union and resort operators began talks in February on a new, five-year contract, but have yet to reach an agreement. Several operators said they are confident they can reach a deal without a disruption.
The unions are demanding better pay and benefits, improved workplace safety and a tougher policy on sexual harassment. They are also seeking protection from job losses caused by technological change.
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