Tag: Unions
New York: Seneca Niagara casino workers attempting to unionize
Twenty years after a first attempt failed, workers at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino are again trying to unionize. Vernon Lohan, an... more
Comedian cancels show at Virgin Las Vegas in solidarity with striking workers
A comedian scheduled to perform at an off-Strip hotel-casino has canceled his early January show in support of the resort’s striking... more
Las Vegas: Chippendales’ union files unfair labor practices complaint over wages, working conditions
Chippendales aren’t getting the respect they deserve, according to the Actors’ Equity Association. The iconic performers for 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... more
Culinary union strike against Virgin Las Vegas nears end of second week, with no resolution in sight
Culinary Local 226’s longest-lasting strike in more than two decades is approaching its second week with no end in sight, the union’s... more
57 arrested in civil disobedience action during Culinary Union strike at Virgin Las Vegas
Nearly 60 Culinary Local 226 members were arrested Thursday in a “civil disobedience” demonstration in front of a striking... more
Hundreds apply for jobs at Virgin Las Vegas as Culinary workers’ strike continues
Workers at Virgin Hotels enter their fourth day of striking with no negotiations scheduled as of Monday morning. Culinary Local 226 members... 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
