Las Vegas Hospitality Union Votes to Authorize Strike at 22 Strip Casinos Seeking Higher Wages

Culinary Union representing 60,000 Las Vegas hospitality workers voted to authorize a strike at 22 Strip casinos where contracts expired Sept. 15.

The union is demanding higher wages, reduced workloads, new safety measures, and tech protections as casinos rake in record profits.

A strike does not seem imminent as negotiations continue, but the union now has power to call one if demands aren't met.

Past history suggests the resorts and union will likely reach an agreement without a major strike that could be costly and disruptive.

If a strike is launched, the union may start with select properties before expanding to more to pressure companies to meet demands.