The Culinary Union authorizes a citywide strike following a vote Tuesday night. According to the Culinary Union, 25,000 members voted and 99% of the members voted yes to strike.
BREAKING: Culinary & Bartenders Unions have voted to authorize a citywide strike. 25,000 union members participated in 2 vote session throughout the day and 99% voted yes. 50,000 workers eligible for a strike after June 1st. https://t.co/AOXyUBz1nu #OurFutureIsNow pic.twitter.com/KMl6yt6ZvT
— The Culinary Union (@Culinary226) May 23, 2018
The contract, which covers 50,000 employees at various casinos along the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown Las Vegas, is set to expire June 1.
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The Culinary and Bartenders Unions are currently negotiating a new contract that will provide a greater measure of security for members.
