The Culinary Union has rallied support from its membership, with over 600 members signing a petition rejecting Virgin’s latest offer and 99% voting to authorize the strike.  

"You wanted our vote, and here it is — NO!" the petition reads.  
  
The strike has underscored tensions between labor unions and the resort’s private equity-backed ownership. The union has appealed directly to Canadian union members, urging solidarity with striking workers.  

Pappageorge said: "In Las Vegas, we fight these hedge funds and big private equity companies that bring billions, like they’ve done here, and they bring no money for workers."