LAS VEGAS, NV – Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and Bartenders Union Local 165 reached a new agreement with Palms Casino Resort on a new first-time three-year contract to protect workers with union healthcare benefits, provide fair wages, job security, and to respect the seniority for over 900 employees.

The new agreement, which protects approximately 900 employees, including guestroom attendants, cocktail and food servers, porters, cooks, bartenders, and stewards, includes standard union language on worker security regarding subcontracting, safety buttons, sexual harassment, workload, technology, and immigration. A ratification vote by Palms workers was held and workers voted by a majority of 95 percent to accept the new three-year union contract.