Las Vegas police arrested 57 striking casino workers Thursday during a protest outside Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, the Culinary Union reported. The workers, who walked off the job last week, are demanding a new five-year union pay contract after negotiations stalled.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Culinary members and Virgin Hotels workers planned a civil disturbance Thursday evening. People who were seen wearing yellow armbands were those preparing for the arrest. Hundreds of workers are on strike as they are seeking higher pay in a brand new contract.

Thursday marks the seventh day of the Culinary Union’s strike at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. It also marks the first day of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend.  The strike began after

Police in Las Vegas arrested 57 striking casino workers on Thursday at a protest outside Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, the Culinary Union said on X. Hundreds of casino workers at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas walked off their jobs last week over stalled talks to win a new five-year union pay contract.

Culinary union members geared up for a civil disobedience action as part of their ongoing efforts to secure a new contract for employees at Virgin Hotels Las Ve