President Joe Biden may walk the picket line with Las Vegas hotel employees in a potential strike, marking a strategic alliance with workers in a key 2024 election battleground state, according to the head of the Nevada Culinary Workers Union Local 226.
The union and the Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino have until Monday morning to reach an agreement, or workers may initiate a strike. Biden has committed to supporting the striking workers, offering a powerful political gesture. The president’s schedule in Las Vegas on Monday aligns with the strike deadline, providing an opportunity for him to rally with the workers.
As negotiations continue, both company and union representatives are working to reach a deal by Monday morning. Nevada holds significance in the upcoming election, with Biden narrowly winning the state in 2020. A battleground state, it features prominently in Biden’s strategy, making worker support crucial.
If Biden joins the picket line, it would be his second such move after standing with striking autoworkers in Michigan last September, signaling his alignment with labor interests. The president’s outreach to unions has been a key aspect of his pro-labor presidency, earning him endorsements from major labor groups.
