What Happens in Vegas, Stays In Vegas!
BUT WHAT IF NOTHING HAPPENS?

Vegas, Sin City, with its bright lights and lots of entertainment, it’s a destination for many who want to get away from it all. Even if it’s for just a few days.

Behind all the glitz and glamour, are the workers who make it all happen. If you’re a trade unionist and you think of Vegas, you think Union. Las Vegas is a Union town. Even though Nevada is a right-to-work state, Las Vegas maintains high Union density.

Recently FAIR had finally worked out the chance to go to Vegas to UFCW Local 711 to meet with their staff. We know what you’re thinking, “Hey, that should be easy talking to Union Representatives about joining the Union in a Union town”. Well, we thought so too. However, it didn’t work out that way.

After having talked with the Representatives and the Office Staff…..nothing, zero, nada. How could this be? This is Vegas baby. These are people who go out every day and explain to folks why its important to join the Union, but when given the opportunity to join the Union of their trade……..nothing, zero, nada.

Our point is that nothing is as easy as it seems. Organizing is very hard work even if you’re dealing with Union minded people. There are underlying concerns, fears, and uncertainties that weigh on people’s minds.

That being said, we believe that you should practice what you preach. We look forward to someday soon representing the Representatives and Office Staff at Local 711. But until then, we will keep spreading the word of our Union. Organize, organize, organize.

If you know any of the staff at Local 711, please reach out to them. Give them a call and tell them all the securities your Union contract provides you. That may be all it takes for them to see the lights.

Fraternally,

JOHN W. HEISE
Proud President of FAIR