Las Vegas Grand Prix
Union Workers’ Strike Ongoing at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Casino

The strike at the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is continuing as the standoff between management and laborers seeking higher pay and benefits showed no signs of resolution. With no new talks scheduled, the open-ended strike—Nevada’s first of its kind since 2002—continues to disrupt operations just a week before the high-profile Las Vegas Grand Prix.
The Culinary Workers Union, representing roughly 60,000 members across Nevada, is pushing for wage increases and benefit improvements similar to those negotiated at other Las Vegas casinos last year. Approximately 700 workers, including guest room attendants, food servers, bartenders, and kitchen staff, joined the picket lines at Virgin Hotels.
The timing of the strike could have significant implications for Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, as the upcoming Formula 1 race is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of fans to the area. However, no new discussions are in sight, with both sides remaining firmly entrenched.
Virgin Hotels described the terms of union agreements reached by other casinos, which included 32% salary increases over five years, as “economically unsustainable.” The company said it is committed to achieving a “reasonable agreement” for its 1710 employees and accused union leadership of refusing to engage in “meaningful negotiations.”
Union spokesperson Bethany Khan confirmed that no negotiations were scheduled between the parties. To support striking workers, the union is offering $500 per week to those who participate in picketing shifts. The union previously staged a 48-hour job action at Virgin Hotels in May, urging management to agree to a new five-year contract.
Virgin Hotels recently reached a contract agreement with the Teamsters Union, covering 105 employees, including front desk, valet, and call center staff. The Culinary Workers Union’s strike, however, underscores a broader labor push in Nevada’s hotel and casino sector.
-
AGLC6 days ago
AGLC Announces New Board Chair
-
Australia5 days ago
BetMakers Partners with The Bookie Group
-
Compliance Updates5 days ago
Oddin.gg Officially Registered with LOTBA as a Supplier in the City of Buenos Aires
-
Africa5 days ago
SOFTSWISS Launches First South African Project with Mzansibet
-
Asia6 days ago
NODWIN Gaming Partners with Sony LIV for Streaming Rights of Esports World Cup 2025
-
Adam Packer6 days ago
PrizePicks Secures Gaming Licenses in Puerto Rico and Maine
-
BETesporte4 days ago
Sportradar Launches AI-Driven “Bettor Sense” to Support Responsible Gambling
-
Africa6 days ago
Rise & Hustle launches tap-to-earn street game platform in Nigeria with real-world rewards