Governor Sisolak has declared a state of emergency for Nevada and we should follow all recommendations by local health agencies and authorities.

Here are the latest safety recommendations from the Culinary Health Fund: https://www.culinaryunion226.org/blog/we-are-implementing-temporary-measures-at-the-culinary-health-center-chc

NEGOTIATIONS

The Culinary Health Fund Board of Union and Management Trustees has agreed to extend health care coverage during this crisis even if you are laid off or have reduced hours. This information is here: https://www.culinaryunion226.org/blog/the-culinary-health-fund-is-taking-care-of-you-during-these-tough-times-2020-03-14

The Culinary & Bartenders Unions will continue to negotiate with casino & hotel employers on a package of critical items we have proposed to protect workers during these difficult times.

Here is a list of the proposals: https://www.culinaryunion226.org/blog/coronavirus-negotiations-update-your-union-is-fighting-to-protect-you-your-job-2020-03-12

LAYOFFS AND REDUCTIONS OF HOURS

In this global crisis Las Vegas is being impacted and due to significant cancellations throughout the travel and tourism industry, your employers have instituted immediate layoffs.

What does this mean for you?

*For workers NOT in layoff status: All current conditions of the union contract apply subject to any modifications due to negotiations in process right now.

*Workers IN layoff status: Workers must be offered all available work by house seniority according to current practices mandated by your union contract.

We are working with the employers to identify any job opportunities and make sure they are made available to laid-off workers, including available work in other classifications if needed and if worker is qualified.

Culinary & Bartenders Union organizers will be in the hotels and available throughout this weekend and we will continue to provide updates to you.

If your coworker did not get this update, they can text the word “member” to 877-877.