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Hundreds of workers at Virgin Hotels and Casino Las Vegas are on their second day of striking, demanding a new contract that offers better wages and benefits.
The walkout, initiated by the Culinary Workers Union, marks the first open-ended strike in 22 years for the union, which has almost 60,000 members across Nevada. The workers have endured financial hardships, as they are committed to continuing the strike until their demands are met.
Lee McNamara, a lead dining room cook, said:
“A strike is hurtful to everybody, but it was a last resort for us. We didn’t have anything else we could do. The company wasn’t coming our way, and they weren’t seeing it our way, and they haven’t really budged much.”
Earlier this year, workers organized a 48-hour walkout with the hope of having a five-year agreement with Virgin Hotels. The agreements led to salary increases for workers across the Strip, but Virgin Hotels was the only major property not to reach an agreement.
While the union supports its striking members, many workers are still anticipating financial struggles.
Bethany Khan, a spokesperson for the union, said:
“Workers overwhelmingly have chosen a strong Culinary Union contract that guarantees their benefits as the way they want to be protected. Hundreds of workers are on strike themselves to win these protections.”
Both sides are accusing each other of not negotiating in good faith. The union remains confident that the strike is necessary to secure the protections workers deserve.
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