In its first open-ended strike in 22 years, Nevada's largest union called on hundreds of workers at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas to walk off the job Friday morning as negations failed.

Hundreds of hospitality workers at a casino near the Las Vegas Strip walked off the job just before dawn Friday amid a long and highly contentious fight for a new contract. The work stoppage at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas marks the first open-ended strike in 22 years for the Culinary Workers Union,

As the Las Vegas Grand Prix approaches, around 700 hospitality workers at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas have gone on strike. As represented by the Culinary Union, employees from departments such as housekeeping and food services are demanding a five-year contract with wage increases and workplace protections.