Las Vegas: Culinary Union workers authorize strike at Virgin Las Vegas

Friday, November 8, 2024 2:48 PM
  • Emerson Drewes, Las Vegas Review-Journal

Members of the Culinary Union at Virgin Las Vegas plan to strike.

On Friday, Culinary 226 called for a strike at the Virgin Las Vegas starting at 5 a.m. Nov. 15. Around 700 Culinary workers have been pushing for a new contract since the previous expired in June 2023.

A complete work stoppage was authorized and the union encourages customers to cancel their reservations, check out of the property and choose a union accommodation.

During negotiations, Virgin has proposed a $0 wage increase for the first three years of the contract, according to Ted Pappageorge, secretary-treasurer for Culinary 226.

In May, Culinary 226 walked off the job at Virgin during a 48-hour strike for the same reasons, although guests reported no disruptions.