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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: RTC Bus Drivers Vote to Approve New Contract

Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1637, representing RTC bus drivers in Las Vegas, voted to accept a new contract following months of negotiations, threats of a strike, and a previous tentative contract agreement that was rejected. 363 members voting to approve the new contract. RTC workers cite improved safety and better pay as their primary concerns
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Pres. Shuler's Speech at the 2024 Labor Innovation & Technology Summit

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler's prepared remarks for the 2024 Labor Innovation & Technology Summit in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: Hospitality Workers Vote by 95% to Authorize Las Vegas Strip Strike

Members of Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and Bartenders Union Local 165, affiliates of UNITE HERE, voted by 95% on Tuesday to authorize a strike across the Las Vegas Strip. The negotiating committee is authorized to call for a strike at 22 casino resort properties operated by the three largest employers, MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment and Wynn Resorts. The unions represent 60,000 hospitality workers in Nevada; 53,000 are based in Las Vegas and are in active negotiations with casino/hotel employers for a new five-year contract.
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: UNITE HERE's Culinary Union Announces Palms Casino Resort Has a Union Contract

UNITE HERE's Culinary Union Local 226 and Bartenders Union Local 165 reached a new agreement with Palms Casino Resort on a first time three-year contract to protect workers with health care benefits, provide fair wages and job security, and to respect the seniority rights for more than 900 employees.
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Shuler to LIUNA: We Are Rebuilding North America

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler's remarks to LIUNA's 120th Anniversary Convention.
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Service & Solidarity Spotlight: UNITE HERE Culinary Union Calls for Increased Mental Health Funding for Young People

Addressing a growing crisis in the state of Nevada and beyond, UNITE HERE Culinary Union is calling for increased funding for youth mental health. The campaign will focus on direct voter contact to make sure Nevadans understand that sustainable investment in youth mental health is good public policy.