Impending Strike Threatens Las Vegas's Formula 1 Kick-Off Weekend

Tens of thousands of hospitality workers in Las Vegas, represented by the Culinary and Bartenders Union, may go on strike this week if a new five-year contract is not reached with major casino, hotel, and restaurant employers. The strike, if it occurs, would be the largest in U.S. history, affecting 18 casinos and potentially disrupting the upcoming Formula 1 race. The union is demanding improved safety measures, healthcare, and the largest pay increase ever negotiated. The union is urging race attendees not to cross picket lines or patronize establishments with labor disputes.