Las Vegas, a city built on tourism and entertainment, has also seen significant protests by tourism workers. In November 2024, workers at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, represented by the Culinary Workers Union, went on strike to demand higher wages and better working conditions. The strike lasted for several weeks, with workers picketing outside the hotel 24/7.
In January 2025, after intense negotiations, a new five-year contract was reached, offering workers a 32% pay increase over five years. This increase will raise the average worker’s pay from $28 per hour to $37 per hour. The victory for the workers was seen as a major success in the fight for fair wages in the tourism industry. It also highlighted the growing power of unions in the city and their ability to push for better working conditions.