Posts from June 2018

Happy one-year anniversary of taking on Big Pharma and winning!

Last year, Nevada Diabetes Political Coalition (NVDPC) members were a part of a historic pharmaceutical transparency bill becoming state law. Governor Sandoval signed the first-in-the-nation legislation - Senate Bill 539 - into law on Thursday, June 15, 2017. This was accomplished through the tireless work of State Senator Yvanna Cancela who championed the innovative patient protection bill, bipartisan support from legislators who put people over profits, and community partners who fought hard to protect Nevadans. 

During the 2017 legislative session, NVDPC members made thousands of calls to state legislators, hung thousands of door hangers in Las Vegas and in Carson City, and talked to their coworkers, family members, and friends about the need to stop price gouging for diabetes medications. 

“I worry about my son coming into my room and finding me cold as ice,” said Keyonna Lawrence, an NVDPC member. “I have had to ration out my insulin and not take it some days because I had to pay my light bill. Thank you to everyone for taking on the drug companies over price gouging for diabetes medicine in Nevada.” 

Nevada Diabetes Political Coalition members:  

Last April, NVDPC coalition members traveled to Carson City to share their experiences with legislators. Thanks to their commitment and the legislators who worked alongside them, SB539 helps protect Nevadans who are living with diabetes from price gouging.

“I’ve had two children die who suffered from diabetes and could not afford their medication,” said NVDPC member Bonnie Jean Sedich, a mother of four children born with Type 1 diabetes. “I do not want other Nevada families to go through that and I’m proud to have been a part of fighting for more transparency from pharmaceutical companies.”

Nevada Diabetes Political Coalition members hard work made this landmark legislation and real change for Nevadans who cannot afford their essential diabetes medication possible. Congratulations!

This week, MGM workers ratified their newest 5-year contract with the highest wage increases and protections for workers EVER. So far, 24,000 MGM and 12,000 Caesars workers are settled! Congratulations!

There are still 16 casinos with expired contracts: Four Seasons, SLS (including W Hotel), Stratosphere, Treasure Island, Tropicana, Westgate, Binion's, Downtown Grand, El Cortez, Four Queens, Fremont, Golden Gate, Golden Nugget, Main Street Station, The D and Plaza.

We stand in solidarity as we continue to move through the negotiation process.

Our Future Is Now!

Read this national news article featuring your union brothers and sisters on HuffPost: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-las-vegas-union-that-learned-to-beat-the-house_us_5b182984e4b0734a993a56f7

Esta semana, los trabajadores de MGM ratificaron su nuevo contrato de 5 años con los mayores aumentos salariales y las mejores protecciones para los trabajadores QUE SE HAYAN VISTO. ¡Hasta ahora, 24,000 trabajadores de MGM y 12,000 de Caesars ya resolvieron! ¡Felicitaciones!

Todavía quedan 16 casinos con contratos vencidos: Four Seasons, SLS (including W Hotel), Stratosphere, Treasure Island, Tropicana, Westgate, Binion's, Downtown Grand, El Cortez, Four Queens, Fremont, Golden Gate, Golden Nugget, Main Street Station, The D y Plaza.

Estamos unidos en solidaridad mientras pasamos por el proceso de negociaciones. ¡Nuestro Futuro Es Ahora!

Lea el siguiente artículo de noticias nacionales en el HuffPost acerca de sus hermanos y hermanas: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-las-vegas-union-that-learned-to-beat-the-house_us_5b182984e4b0734a993a56f7

This week, Caesars Entertainment Corporation workers voted (99% “YES”) to approve their historic new 5-year contract.

Geoconda Argüello-Kline, Secretary-Treasurer for the Culinary Union: “This innovative contract sets clear goals regarding technology and automation for worker retention, job training, advance notice of implementation, and severance package. The Culinary Union has fought hard to protect workers over our 83 years and this new agreement is the best contract with the highest wage increases that workers have ever had.”

Contracts have expired 6/1, but negotiations continue for: Four Seasons, SLS, Stratosphere, Treasure Island, Tropicana, Westgate, Binion’s, Downtown Grand, El Cortez, Four Queens, Fremont, Golden Gate, Golden Nugget, Main Street, The D, and The Plaza.

ATTENTION ALL TIP EARNERS: You will be affected in 2018!

Tip allocation is due to increase in 2018. Attend a Tip Earners Legal Assistance Fund workshop to learn more.

➡️ The next workshop is Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM (4825 West Nevso Drive Las Vegas, NV 89203).

There will be 15 minute one-on-one appointments available after the workshops. To make an appointment, call (702) 924-2100 EXTENSION: 230.

Esta semana, los trabajadores de Caesars Entertainment Corporation votaron (con un 99% “SÍ”) para aprobar su histórico contrato de 5 años.

Geoconda Argüello-Kline, Secretaria-Tesorera de la Unión Culinaria: “Este contrato innovador pone metas claras para la retención de trabajadores, el entrenamiento laboral, notificación antes de su implementación, y una indemnización de cese con respecto a la tecnología y la automatización. La Unión Culinaria ha luchado arduamente por proteger a los trabajadores durante nuestros 83 años y este nuevo acuerdo es el mejor contrato con los aumentos de sueldo más grandes que los trabajadores hayan tenido.”

“Tener un contrato resuelto significa tranquilidad para mi familia. Después de meses de negociar propuestas de seguridad enfocadas en el trabajador, ahora está más seguro mi lugar de trabajo porque tenemos cláusulas extensas sobre el acoso sexual que nos protegen a mis compañeros y a mí.” - Antonia Villegas, GRA del Linq

Los contratos se han vencido el 1º de junio, pero las negociaciones siguen para: Four Seasons, SLS, Stratosphere, Treasure Island, Tropicana, Westgate, Binion’s, Downtown Grand, El Cortez, Four Queens, Fremont, Golden Gate, Golden Nugget, Main Street, The D, y The Plaza.

“Yo sigo estando en solidaridad con mis hermanos y hermanas del Strip y Downtown mientras luchan por obtener un contrato. Los voy a apoyar de todas las formas posibles para que puedan tener el mismo estándar de clase media por el que hemos luchado.” - Leain Vashon, VP de la Unión Culinaria y Capitán de Botones en el Paris

ATENCIÓN A TODOS LOS QUE GANAN PROPINAS: ¡Usted se verá afectado en el 2018!

La asignación de propinas aumentará en el 2018. Vaya al taller del Fondo de Asistencia Legal para Trabajadores que Ganan Propinas para informarse más.

è El próximo taller es el martes, 19 de junio del 2018 a las 10:00 AM y a las 3:00 PM (4825 West Nevso Drive Las Vegas, NV 89203).

Después del taller habrá disponibles citas de 15 minutos de persona-a-persona. Para hacer una cita, llame al (702) 924-2100, a la extensión: 230.

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2018 CONTRACT FIGHT

RATIFICATION VOTES
Congratulations MGM & Caesars workers!
It’s time to ratify the strongest economic package ever negotiated with the highest wage increases and healthcare and pension benefits!

STRIKE VOTE 2018

Primary Election Day is Tuesday, June 12, 2018!

It’s important to exercise our right to vote so we can have politicians who support our Union and protect workers at local, state, and federal levels of government.

Candidates like Steven Horsford for Congress and Tick Segerblom for County Commission District E support our contract fight, standard of living and healthcare. Candidates like Yvanna Cancela for Senate District 10 and Robert Langford for District Attorney will stand with and fight for our Union.

If you are eligible to vote, please consider Steven Horsford, Tick Segerblom, Yvanna Cancela, and Robert Langford as you choose your representatives.

The full list of Culinary and Bartenders Union endorsed candidates can be found here: http://www.culinaryunion226.org/blog/text/2018-05-18-Culinary-EndorsementsFINAL-01.jpg

Find the closest location near you to vote: http://www.clarkcountynv.gov/election/Documents/2018/VC-WEB-18P.pdf

¡El Día de las Elecciones Primarias es el martes, 12 de junio del 2018!

Es importante hacer uso de nuestro derecho a votar para así tener políticos que apoyen a nuestro sindicato y protejan a nuestros trabajadores a nivel local, estatal, y federal del gobierno.

Los candidatos como Steven Horsford para el Congreso y Tick Segerblom como Comisionado del Condado en el Distrito E respaldan la lucha por nuestros contratos, nuestro estándar de vida y seguro de salud. Los candidatos como Yvanna Cancela para el Distrito 10 del Senado, y Robert Langford como Fiscal del Distrito seguirán al lado de y lucharán por nuestra Unión.

Si es elegible para votar, por favor considere a Steven Horsford, Tick Segerblom, Yvanna Cancela, y Robert Langford al elegir a sus representantes.

La lista completa de candidatos aprobados por la Unión Culinaria y de Cantineros se encuentra aquí: http://www.culinaryunion226.org/blog/text/2018-05-18-Culinary-EndorsementsFINAL-01.jpg

Encuentre el sitio más cercano a usted para votar: http://www.clarkcountynv.gov/election/Documents/2018/VC-WEB-18P.pdf