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Las Vegas hotel workers union reaches deal with casino to end longest strike in decades

The longest strike in decades by Las Vegas hotel workers ended Wednesday with a ratified contract between the union and a casino where hundreds of employees had walked off the job in November.
The Culinary Workers Union secured a five-year deal for about 700 employees at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, bringing an end to contentious contract negotiations over pay.
The new contract likely includes a historic 32% increase in wages over five years, despite Virgin Hotels stating it isn't economically viable for the casino's future.
In a joint statement, the union and casino expressed commitment to fostering a positive working relationship after the 69-day strike that began on November 15.