LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — After months of striking, the Culinary Union and Bartenders Union have reached an agreement with Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.
In a joint statement on Wednesday, the unions said preparations are being made to settle their new five-year contract with Virgin, one of the last holdout properties without a contracted unionized workforce near the Strip.
"Virgin Hotels Las Vegas and the Culinary and Bartenders Union are pleased to be moving past their contract negotiations as each looks forward to fostering a positive and collaboritaie working relationship for the benefit of all team members at the property," the Culinary Union said in a post on X.
BREAKING: Culinary Union is pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached with @VirginHotelsLV!
— Culinary Union (@Culinary226) January 22, 2025
A new 5-year union contract was ratified moments ago by a vote of 100% and the *strike has now ended* on day 69.
JOINT STATEMENT:https://t.co/WCGbjSRDR1 pic.twitter.com/BntRplp2Jh
With the contract now ratified by a 100% vote, the strike is now over.
Union workers had been striking for better working conditions and pay at the Virgin Hotels since November 2024, garnering support from several performers and groups who had planned to hold their events at the property.
Several of our elected officials joined the picket lines such as Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto and Reps. Dina Titus and Steven Horsford.
Following the ratification, Sen. Cortez Masto said in an online post:
I stood with our workers on this picket line because they deserved a fair contract. Now, I'm very glad to see Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and Virgin Hotels Las Vegas come together on a collective bargaining agreement.
Congratulations to our workers who fought hard for this victory! You've earned it.
With the new contract, around 700 union workers will receive wages increases retroactive to when their last contract expired on June 1, 2023. Wage increases will also be retroactive to Oct. 1, 2024.
Increases to company contributions towards employee health care, pensions and other benefits are also included as part of their economic package.
Their new contract expires on Sept. 30, 2028.
