Tag: Unions
The next major film studios could be in Nevada if some unions have their way
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Movies like “The Hangover” and “Ocean’s Eleven” piqued interest in the Las Vegas Strip long ago. But now Nevada labor... more
Culinary Union leader supports ending tax on tips, urges raise in sub-minimum wage
Ted Pappageorge, Secretary-Treasurer of Culinary Workers Union Local 226, issued the following statement in response President Donald... more
Culinary Union workers reach deal with Virgin Hotels Las Vegas to end longest strike in decades
Sixty-nine days after union workers at the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas walked off the job, the strike ended Wednesday after management and the... more
Rival union official says Atlantic City casino union boss should resign for opposing a smoking ban
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Workers pushing for an end to smoking in Atlantic City casinos say the main employee union has been won over by... more
Culinary Union workers picket for third day at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas with no talks slated
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Picketing continued Sunday outside a hotel-casino near the Las Vegas Strip that remained open with no talks scheduled... more
MLBPA, FanDuel settle suit over alleged improper use of name, image and likeness
NEW YORK (AP) — A commercial affiliate of the Major League Baseball Players Association settled a lawsuit with FanDuel on Friday over the... more
Strike by Culinary Union workers at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas enters second day
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A walkout by hundreds of hospitality workers at a casino near the Las Vegas Strip entered its second day with union... more
UAW, others boost efforts for smoke-free air in New Jersey casinos
Calling smoking in New Jersey casinos a “a moral, health, and safety issue,” a United Auto Workers leader, representing casino gaming-floor... more
Hospitality union with 100K casino worker members endorses Harris, dismissing Trump’s pledge of tax-free tips
WASHINGTON (AP) — The hospitality workers’ union UNITE HERE has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, a rejoinder to... more
Union workers end two-day strike against Virgin Hotels Las Vegas with contract talks set for Tuesday
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada’s largest labor union concluded a 48-hour strike Sunday meant to pressure Virgin Hotels Las Vegas to agree to a... more
