Meanwhile closer to home, Culinary Local 226 — arguably the most powerful union in the state with about 60,000 hospitality members — has ratcheted its labor activity while negotiating a new citywide contract. It threatened to strike at various Strip and downtown resorts before the inaugural Formula One Grand Prix in November and Super Bowl 58 in February. Hundreds walked off the job at Virgin Hotels on May 10 for a two-day strike at the last remaining employer to not reach a deal with Culinary.
