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Hundreds of Hospitality Workers Launch Strike at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

Hundreds of hospitality workers at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas near the Las Vegas Strip walked off the job at 5 a.m. Friday amid a long and...

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Trump Fought a Union Drive at His Vegas Hotel. Now This Housekeeper Is Working to Keep Him From a Second Term as President.

Marisela Olvera, who faced a union-busting campaign at Trump International Hotel a decade ago, wants to help elect the first woman president.

Capital & Main

In Las Vegas, housing could make or break the battle for the White House

Nevada, once known for its low living costs, has seen house prices soar and rents climb – can Trump take advantage?

The Guardian - US

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Harris holds Las Vegas rally as Nevada becomes crucial swing state in election

VP and Trump are making frequent stops in state, with Harris coming two days after visiting US-Mexico border

The Guardian - US

Union leader says no taxes on tips is the flawed policy we need because ‘working-class families can’t wait for aspirational ideas’

Eliminating taxes on tips is a welcome development, but nothing compared to the holy grail for service workers: Raising the minimum wage.

Fortune

No tax on tips fires up Nevada hospitality workers: ‘I want that!’

Donald Trump kicked off a frenzy about the issue at a June rally and Kamala Harris has hurriedly matched his promise

The Guardian - US

Culinary Workers Union Endorses Harris-Walz Ticket In Las Vegas

Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and Bartenders Union Local 165 endorse Harris-Walz ticket in Las Vegas rally, showing support for working families.

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Nevada’s Latino voters are demoralised. Their votes could decide the presidency

In Nevada, a key swing state, most Latino voters tend to choose Democrats. But the party hasn’t solidified support – a problem for Biden, strategists say

The Guardian - US

Robot baristas and AI chefs caused a stir at CES 2024 as casino union workers fear for their jobs

Robots of all kinds caused a stir on the show floor this week at the annual CES technology trade show in Las Vegas

The Independent UK

Despite deals, Las Vegas Strip still faces a crippling strike

In the coming weeks, Las Vegas will host CES and the Super Bowl, but a major problem could derail those events.

The Street

Las Vegas union hotel workers ratify Caesars contract

Las Vegas hotel union workers have overwhelmingly voted to approve their contract agreement with casino giant Caesars Entertainment

The Independent UK

Daily room cleanings underscores Las Vegas hotel workers contract fight for job safety and security

From the onset of negotiations in April, Las Vegas hotel workers said they would be willing to strike over the issue of daily room cleanings

The Independent UK

Las Vegas Strip labor situation turns ugly as strike looms

With F1 weekend and other huge events coming up, Las Vegas' service industry workers move closer to a crippling strike.

The Street

A worker who’s been cleaning a 5-star hotel for 14 years says guests are so angry about how dirty their rooms have gotten they throw things and shout at her

“The rooms aren’t cleaned every day," says Xochitl Mendez. "Sometimes we don’t want to go into the rooms because the guests are so mad.”

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The Guardian - US

Las Vegas hospitality workers vote to authorize strike

Two sides still ‘far apart’ after months of negotiations with the largest three gaming companies in Las Vegas

WEKU

Robots are pouring drinks in Vegas. As AI grows, the city's workers brace for change

Workers in Las Vegas have been watching automation and technology inch into their workplace. Now with AI, the city is preparing to adapt its service-heavy tourism economy.

WEKU

Want your hotel room cleaned every day? Hotel housekeepers hope you say yes

Daily room cleaning used to be standard in hotels. Now, the union UNITE HERE is fighting to bring that back, as hotels have cut back citing worker shortages and changing guest preferences.

The Street

Las Vegas Strip Faces Another Potential Disaster

Why a fight over changes made during the covid pandemic could put your summer Las Vegas Strip vacation in danger.

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Las Vegas Strip Casinos Face New Pressure to Ban Smoking

Caesars, MGM, and other major resort casino operators are not on the same page as the majority of their employees.

Los Angeles Times

Nevada Democrats in tight races turn to a trusted ally, the ‘Reid machine’

LAS VEGAS — Nevada Democrats have found themselves in a bit of trouble.

The Independent UK

Las Vegas at center of tight contests for Senate, governor

Two weeks of early voting started Saturday in Nevada, one of the most competitive states in this year’s midterm elections

The Guardian - US

‘I just care about change’: Nevada’s Latinos on their cost-of-living fears

Nevada has an acute shortage of affordable housing – but do Republicans or Democrats have practical answers to curb one of America’s most pressing issues?

The Independent UK

Nevada's 'Reid Machine' staring down tough test in midterms

It’s been eight years since Harry Reid led the U.S. Senate, but if his Democratic Party can manage to keep its tenuous control of the chamber this year, he may be the man responsible

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