LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — On the 58th day of the Culinary Union’s longest strike in over two decades, hundreds of strikers marched from the Las Vegas Strip to Virgin Las Vegas.
The union members are advocating for a new 5-year contract for 700 hospitality workers.
The march follows a unanimous vote by the officers of the Adult Performance Artists Guild (APAG), which represents over 1,400 members, to support the Virgin Las Vegas workers on strike and to refrain from crossing the picket line.
“The Adult Performance Artists Guild (APAG)’s decision to stand with Culinary Union strikers and honor the picket line at Virgin Las Vegas demonstrates unity, and the Culinary Union applauds the unwavering solidarity shown by the APAG and their members,” said Ted Pappageorge, Secretary-Treasurer for the Culinary Union.
“Workers across industries share the same fight for dignity, fair pay, respect, and protections on the job, and Culinary Union is proud to stand with APAG in solidarity as strikers continue to take on a billionaire-owned company that refuses to treat workers fairly. APAG’s support sends a powerful message: When workers stand together, we are unstoppable. To APAG members and all customers choosing not to cross the picket line – thank you for standing with workers on strike, with your continued support we will win,” Pappageorge said.
