LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Virgin Hotels Las Vegas ended discussions with the culinary union.
The hotel says they proposed forwarding a portion of the wage increase that was previously proposed for years four and five so there are no longer zero increases in the first three years.
“Again, the Union chose to engage in ‘take it or leave it’ bargaining, refusing to move off of a position that it knows is not economically viable for our off-Strip property and that would negatively impact all hotel team members,” Virgin said.
Virgin said the ball has been in the union’s court since July 11. Virgin claims they did not hear from the union until Nov. 8, after a strike deadline was already set.
“After we waited several months for the Union to respond to our June proposal and return to the table, their unconstructive approach and bad faith bargaining today was another disappointment,” Virgin said. “Our dedication to our team members’ well-being and achieving sustainable performance at our property remains steadfast, and we are fully committed to finding a fair resolution that is in their best interest.”
The culinary union is expected to strike with about 700 Virgin Hotels employees.
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