Las Vegas casino unions are gearing up for another battle with President Donald Trump as he prepares to visit the city for a rally this weekend. The Culinary Union, which represents over 60,000 workers in the hospitality industry, has announced plans to protest the president’s visit and his policies that they say are harmful to workers.
Trump’s visit to Las Vegas comes at a time when tensions between his administration and the labor movement are running high. The Culinary Union has been a vocal critic of the president’s anti-worker policies, including his efforts to dismantle labor protections and weaken unions. The union has also been outspoken in its opposition to Trump’s immigration policies, which it says have had a negative impact on many of its members who are immigrants.
In a statement, Geoconda Arguello-Kline, the secretary-treasurer of the Culinary Union, said, “Donald Trump has consistently worked against the interests of working people, and we will not stand by quietly while he peddles his divisive and destructive agenda in our city.”
The Culinary Union has a history of taking on Trump. In 2016, the union led a successful campaign to unionize workers at the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, despite fierce opposition from the Trump Organization. The union has also been involved in legal battles with the president over his efforts to roll back regulations that protect workers’ rights.
In preparation for Trump’s visit, the Culinary Union has been organizing rallies and events to mobilize its members and supporters. The union has also been reaching out to other labor organizations and community groups to build a coalition against the president’s policies.
The union’s efforts have been met with support from other labor groups in the city. The Nevada State AFL-CIO, which represents over 200,000 workers in the state, has also announced plans to protest Trump’s visit and his policies. Executive Secretary-Treasurer Rusty McAllister said, “We stand in solidarity with the Culinary Union and all workers who are fighting back against the attacks on our rights and our dignity.”
The stakes are high for the Culinary Union and its members. In addition to the ongoing battles with the Trump administration, the union is also currently negotiating contracts with several major casino companies in Las Vegas. The outcome of these negotiations will have significant implications for the thousands of workers that the union represents.
As Trump prepares to make his way to Las Vegas, the city is bracing for a showdown between the president and the powerful labor movement. The Culinary Union and its allies are determined to send a strong message to Trump that his anti-worker agenda will not go unchallenged. And as the president steps foot in the city known for its famous casinos and vibrant nightlife, he may find himself facing a different kind of gamble – one that could have far-reaching consequences for his presidency.