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Culinary Union talks heat up amid 'disappointing' negotiations

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Posted at 6:56 PM, Oct 20, 2023
and last updated 2023-10-20 22:09:03-04

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Culinary Union is preparing for another rally next week as they continue negotiations for a new contract.

The effort comes after 95% of members of the culinary and bartenders union voted in favor of authorizing a strike.

On Monday, the union will meet with MGM Resorts, then with Caesars Entertainment next Friday. Finally, union leaders will head to Wynn Resorts to meet on October 30.

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Union leadership has, so far, called the negotiations "disappointing."

We're hoping our companies here in Las Vegas get on the right track but if they don't I can't see it'll be much longer that our negotiating committee—we may make the decision to recommend to set the strike deadline and go on strike.

Pappageorge says if nothing ends with a contract he expects to set a strike deadline before the big F1 Grand Prix weekend.

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Thousands of hospitality workers will be hitting the Strip Wednesday at 5 p.m. for yet another demonstration.