Workers say they are forming their union to advocate for good jobs and quality care so seniors and people with disabilities get the services they urgently need In one of the biggest organizing drives in recent history, over 1,000 Nevada home care workers have already voted or are taking part in landslide union elections at multiple employers. Workers say they are forming … [Read more...] about Over 1,000 Nevada Home Care Workers Take Part in Landslide Union Elections in one of the Biggest Organizing Drives in Recent History
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Temptation Sundays Presented by Bubly at Luxor Hotel and Casino Celebrates the Final Sundays of the Season
Special Guests and Activations: August 27 and September 3 Celebrate a summer of inclusivity as Temptation Sundays presented by bubly at Luxor Hotel and Casino celebrates the final Sundays of its 13th sizzling season from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. through September 3. Host Eduardo Cordova, the nightlife impresario behind the new Queen Las Vegas, the first LGBTQ hotel, restaurant … [Read more...] about Temptation Sundays Presented by Bubly at Luxor Hotel and Casino Celebrates the Final Sundays of the Season
Vegas PBS Holds First Workforce Education Graduation Ceremony
The Luncheon Celebrated the Accomplishments of Over 200 Students Vegas PBS recently held its inaugural Workforce Education Graduation Luncheon on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at the Gold Coast Hotel & Casino. The ceremony recognized over 200 graduates of the Workforce Education program. Debra Solt, Director of Workforce Education at Vegas PBS, delivered remarks along … [Read more...] about Vegas PBS Holds First Workforce Education Graduation Ceremony
Nevada Home Care Workers Win Historic $16 Minimum Wage and Major Funding Increase to Ensure Quality Care
Through organizing their union, workers were empowered to lead the fight for the increases, which will help solve the workforce shortage crisis so the rapidly-aging population and people with disabilities get the services they urgently need Minimum wage will be life-changing for the state’s 13,000 home care workers, whose pay has been stagnant at around $11 an hour for over … [Read more...] about Nevada Home Care Workers Win Historic $16 Minimum Wage and Major Funding Increase to Ensure Quality Care
Healthcare Workers at HCA’s Sunrise, MountainView and Southern Hills Hospitals Win Major Tentative Agreement that Ensures Retention, Recruitment and Recognition of Staff to Protect Quality Patient Care
Frontline nurses and healthcare workers at Sunrise, MountainView and Southern Hills Hospitals, all owned by HCA Healthcare, have won a major tentative agreement for a union contract that would help ensure retention, recruitment and recognition of staff to protect quality patient care. Dozens of workers from the three facilities held a spirited rally in front of Sunrise … [Read more...] about Healthcare Workers at HCA’s Sunrise, MountainView and Southern Hills Hospitals Win Major Tentative Agreement that Ensures Retention, Recruitment and Recognition of Staff to Protect Quality Patient Care
Southern Nevada Building Trades Unions Launches A+ Jobs Campaign to Support A’s Move to Las Vegas
Legislation has been introduced proposing a financial package to move the A’s to Las Vegas and the Southern Nevada Building Trades Unions (SNBTU) has launched a campaign to support the effort. The campaign, A+ Jobs, highlights the impact building the stadium will have on its members, allowing SNBTU to expand its roster to put the construction trades to work. The effort … [Read more...] about Southern Nevada Building Trades Unions Launches A+ Jobs Campaign to Support A’s Move to Las Vegas
Lawry’s The Prime Rib Las Vegas Partners with Opportunity Village
Guest donations to be matched by the restaurant During the month of April, Lawry’s The Prime Rib Las Vegas will match a portion of the money raised by guests to benefit Opportunity Village and its mission to enhance the lives of Southern Nevadans with intellectual and related disabilities through vocational training, community employment, day services, advocacy, arts, and … [Read more...] about Lawry’s The Prime Rib Las Vegas Partners with Opportunity Village
March 8 Recognizes International Women’s Day
Inspiring Quotes and Advice from Women Community Leaders in Las Vegas International Women's Day (IWD) is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 as a focal point in the women's rights movement, whether that means working in politics, becoming an activist for social change, or breaking barriers in athletics, women have gone the extra mile to gain equality and advocate … [Read more...] about March 8 Recognizes International Women’s Day
Organization Connects Foster Children to Workforce Opportunities
AIQ Foundation 3v3 Charity Basketball Tournament - February 26th AIQ Foundation is planning to announce its newest program, ‘AIQ Futures’, which would connect foster children with an entry into the workforce after aging out of the foster care system. This program aims to connect foster children with employers that require extra hands, host career and job fairs, as well … [Read more...] about Organization Connects Foster Children to Workforce Opportunities
Nevada State Contractors Board to Hold 2023 ‘Hammers & Hope’ Event in Las Vegas
Event will highlight available construction industry career opportunities and guidance for women in the community Who: The Nevada State Contractors Board, Southern Nevada Homebuilders Association, Nevada Contractors Association, and local construction industry experts. What: In honor of National Women in Construction Week, the Nevada State Contractors Board … [Read more...] about Nevada State Contractors Board to Hold 2023 ‘Hammers & Hope’ Event in Las Vegas