Culinary Union workers avoid strike with final deal in the works at Virgin Hotel Las Vegas

Latest update, as of the evening of Feb. 4:

After reaching an agreement with Golden Nugget earlier in the day, Culinary Workers Union 226 announced the aversion of a strike with more agreements.

With a 5-year tentative agreement reached with Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino, that only leaves workers with Virgin Hotel Las Vegas on the table.

The union has decided to give Virgin more time to make a deal and expect a resolution on a new contract in the coming weeks.

Feb. 4: Tentative agreement reached with the Golden Nugget

With less than 24 hours to go before the Culinary Union reaches their strike deadline, there are now two properties remaining with no deal in place. The latest development came in Sunday morning, when the union announced an agreement with Golden Nugget.

The 5-year, tentative agreement with Golden Nugget will impact 1,200 hospitality workers.

Now, just the Virgin Las Vegas and Downtown Grand remain on the union's list for a contract.

Feb. 3: Tentative agreement reached with Fremont, Main Street

The finish line is in sight as labor negotiations continue with various casino properties across the Las Vegas valley. On Saturday, the Culinary Union announced they have reached tentative agreements with Fremont and Main Street, which will lead to new contracts for nearly 500 workers.

Union officials said there are only three casinos left and they are continuing to negotiate with Virgin Las Vegas, Downtown Grand, and the Golden Nugget.

Union members are scheduled to picket in downtown Las Vegas on Saturday from 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. at Downtown Grand and the Golden Nugget.

Feb. 2: Culinary Union reaches agreement with Sahara, El Cortez, Rio, Four Queens, Binion's

On Friday, the Culinary Union announced they have reached agreements with Sahara, El Cortez, Rio, Four Queens, and Binion's. The new five-year labor contracts will affect about 2,000 hospitality workers.

Officials announced there will also not be a strike on Friday. However, union members are scheduled to picket in front of casinos downtown where labor negotiations are continuing with several properties. That will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday in front of Binion's, the Downtown Grand, Four Queens, Fremont, Golden Nugget, and Main Street casinos.

As of 8:00 p.m., the Culinary Union said they are still negotiating with the following properties:

• Virgin Las Vegas
• Downtown Grand
• Fremont
• Golden Nugget
• Main Street

Feb. 1: Culinary Union reaches tentative agreement with Circa, D, Golden Gate

Labor negotiations continue with multiple Las Vegas properties and the Culinary Union. On Thursday, the Culinary Union announced it had reached a tentative five-year contract agreement with Circa, The D, and Golden Gate for over 780 hospitality workers.

According to the union, they are still working towards new contracts with Sahara Las Vegas, Virgin Hotels, Rio, Binion's, Downtown Grand, El Cortez, Four Queens, Fremont, Golden Nugget, and Main Street.

Contract negotiations are scheduled for Friday with the Rio so union officials state that strike deadline has been moved to Feb. 5.

Jan. 31: Culinary Union set second strike deadline

On Wednesday night, the Culinary and Bartenders Union announced they have set a second strike deadline that will affect downtown Las Vegas resorts. Union officials said the original deadline of Feb. 2 at 5 a.m. is still in place for labor negotiations with the Rio, Sahara, and Virgin Las Vegas. However, they add that Feb. 5 at 5 a.m. is the deadline for negotiations with Binion's, Circa, Downtown Grand, El Cortez, Four Queens, Fremont, Golden Gate, Golden Nugget, Main Street, and The D Casino.

In addition to the second strike deadline, the Culinary Union said they will begin continuous picketing in front of resorts that haven't agreed to new contracts, starting on Feb. 2 at 10 a.m. and continuing through Feb. 3 at 10 p.m. According to the union, 2,600 hospitality workers are still waiting officials to agree to new five-year labor agreements.

Jan. 31: Culinary Union reaches tentative agreement with Plaza

Early Wednesday morning, the Culinary Union announced they had reached a new five-year contract with the Plaza for 250 hospitality workers. According to union officials, the agreement means there are just 13 properties they are continuing labor negotiations with.

Jan. 30: Negotiations continue with 14 properties after Treasure Island tentative agreement

A deal with Treasure Island Tuesday leaves 14 resorts to go as Culinary Union negotiators seek the "best contract ever" for workers in downtown Las Vegas.

A Feb. 2 strike deadline looms over ongoing negotiations with the remaining off-Strip and downtown casino properties.

Tuesday night, the Culinary Union announced 1,000 workers would be covered under a 5-year tentative agreement with Treasure Island.

Roughly 2,900 workers remain without a contract with three days left before the strike deadline.

This leaves 14 more properties:

1. Rio
2. Sahara Las Vegas
3. Virgin Hotels
4. Binion's
5. Circa
6. Downtown Grand
7. El Cortez
8. Four Queens
9. Fremont
10. Golden Gate
11. Golden Nugget
12. Main Street
13. The D Casino
14. Plaza

Previous update: Negotiations continue with 15 properties after Circus Circus tentative agreement

On Saturday, Culinary Union Workers Local 226 announced a tentative agreement with Circus Circus on a new five-year contract for nearly 700 hospitality workers.

"I'm so pleased on the money that we are getting," Circus Circus lineman attendant Altamont Williams stated. "This is the best contract we've ever had...I'm so ecstatic."

The terms of the Circus Circus tentative agreement weren't outlined in an initial statement announcing the development. A union spokesperson said a contract ratification vote would be scheduled soon.

Union negotiators are still working on deals for an estimated 4,000 workers at 15 remaining properties, including:

1. Rio
2. Sahara Las Vegas
3. Treasure Island
4. Virgin Hotels
5. Binion's
6. Circa
7. Downtown Grand
8. El Cortez
9. Four Queens
10. Fremont
11. Golden Gate
12. Golden Nugget
13. Main Street
14. The D Casino
15. Plaza