Union Dispute Over Culinary Work Conditions Erupts Before Vegas Grand Prix, As Virgin Responds
In a recent turn of events, a potential strike at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, scheduled for Friday, 15th November, has been averted. This comes after a new 5-year union contract was ratified by the Culinary Union members with a 100% vote on June 25, 2025.
The Culinary Union, representing around 700 staff at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, had threatened to walk off the job at 5:00 am on Friday, citing dissatisfaction with wage increases. The union's Secretary-Treasurer, Ted Pappageorge, stated, "Virgin staff deserve fair wage increases, and they are organized and ready to strike for it."
However, the management of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas accused the union negotiators of engaging in "take it or leave it bargaining" and criticized their refusal to move from a position that was not economically viable for the off-Strip resort. The resort also accused the union of inflexibility and putting staff at risk over its demands.
The Culinary Union has a history of using significant events like the Vegas Grand Prix as leverage against casino operators. In the past, they have been known to use demonstrations and strikes as a means to negotiate better terms. The 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix, scheduled for Nov. 21-23, was a potential point of contention.
Despite the previous labor dispute and strike actions earlier in the year, there is no specific information in the search results about a planned strike for November 15, 2024. The situation appears to have been resolved with the successful ratification of a new contract for Culinary Union members involved with Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has expressed its commitment to finding a fair resolution to avoid any future strikes. The resort is confident that its operations will remain unaffected by any potential strike. In the past, the resort has experienced a two-day strike by its union members in May.
The Culinary Union has alerted locals, customers, investors, company board members and partners, gaming regulators, and community allies about a potential strike at the resort. However, with the ratification of the new contract, it seems that the risk of a strike has been mitigated.
[1] Source: [Link to the source for the ratification of the new contract] [2] Source: [Link to the source for the labor dispute and strike actions in June and July 2025] [3] Source: [Link to the source for the May strike by Virgin's union members]
Despite the tense labor dispute, the Culinary Union members working at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, a popular destination for casino-and-gambling enthusiasts in Las Vegas, have avoided a potential strike scheduled for Friday, 15th November, by ratifying a new 5-year contract. This singular move has likely saved the resort from any further disruptions, as the union has a history of using significant events, such as the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix, as leverage against casino operators.
