The Culinary and Bartenders Unions have reached a historic agreement with Fontainebleau Las Vegas, marking the first time in the 90-year history of the Las Vegas Strip that all casino resorts are 100% unionized. This milestone results from a year-long process and the dedicated efforts of thousands of hospitality workers.
The journey began when the unions entered a card-check neutrality agreement with Fontainebleau, officially opening on Dec. 13, 2023. Negotiations started in August 2024, with a committee of 150 Fontainebleau workers representing nearly 3,300 employees, including guest room attendants, food servers, porters, bellhops, cooks, bartenders, and kitchen staff.
The tentative deal was reached on Dec. 19, 2024, following months of negotiations, and ratified on Dec. 30, 2024, passing with 99.6 percent support among union membership. The contract became effective Jan. 1, 2025, and will continue through Sept. 30, 2028.