ALPLA to open new plastic bottle plant in North Las Vegas
ALPLA plans a 13,000-square-metre plastic bottle factory in North Las Vegas, aiming for a spring 2027 opening and new jobs for the city.
Hospitality Workforce 17 stories
Hospitality Workforce concentrates the broader Business & Visitor Economy coverage on Las Vegas hospitality workforce, hotel employment, and casino employment. Material here links restaurant workers with unionized hospitality labor and service-sector hiring; hospitality staffing shortages and wage and benefit issues are covered when they change how the subject works on the ground. What sets it apart inside Business & Visitor Economy is the emphasis on workforce training, convention staffing, and event staffing, while adjacent subcategories handle their own narrower intents.
AI recruiting reshapes hiring at Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Fontainebleau Las Vegas filled 6,500 jobs for its 2023 opening using an AI recruiting system led by Henry Bui. The team hit a 92 percent offer acceptance rate and cut application time to just three minutes.
Las Vegas Culinary Union faces protests from its own members over health plan changes
Hundreds of Culinary Workers Union Local 226 members have been protesting outside their Las Vegas headquarters since late August, demanding answers and pushing back against new health care rules that affect more than 60,000 hospitality workers.
Las Vegas Lights FC and Ualett honor gig workers at Hispanic Heritage Night
Las Vegas Lights FC and Ualett will recognize Hispanic gig workers during Hispanic Heritage Night on September 19, introducing a new international money transfer service and in-game tributes at Cashman Field.
Las Vegas Students Get Real-World Experience Through Marker Trax and Koin Partnership
Four Cristo Rey St. Viator students are working with Make-A-Wish Nevada thanks to a partnership funded by Marker Trax and Koin, giving them hands-on nonprofit and business experience in North Las Vegas.
Labor Secretary Spotlights Hotel Careers at Westin Lake Las Vegas
Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling visited the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa on National Hotel Employee Day, highlighting hospitality jobs and workforce programs that support nearly a quarter of Nevada’s workforce
Vegas Chamber Workforce Hub Gains Federal Attention for Job Training
A government-backed on-the-job training program at the Vegas Chamber is helping local businesses offset hiring costs, with Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling visiting the EmployNV Business Hub to highlight its impact on June 18.
New Contractor-Focused Trade Program Launches in Las Vegas
Quality Training Center in Las Vegas has introduced a contractor-driven skilled trades program, aiming to address the ongoing labor shortage in Nevada’s HVAC, electrical, and refrigeration sectors. Enrollment is now open for 2026.
Las Vegas Job Growth Leads Nation, But Wages Trail Most U.S. Cities
Clark County added jobs at a faster pace than the national average in early 2026, but wage growth in Southern Nevada continues to lag behind most major U.S. markets, impacting local workers’ purchasing power.
Las Vegas Unions Address AI and Automation Impact on Casino Jobs
Union leaders and U.S. Representatives met with Las Vegas hospitality workers to discuss how AI and automation are changing casino and resort jobs, with new protections negotiated in recent contracts and more legislative action proposed.
Las Vegas Employment Rises as Visitor Numbers Stabilize in 2026
Las Vegas added 2,300 jobs from June to July 2026, reflecting a steady labor market as visitor volume edged up compared to last year’s decline. Statewide job growth remains modest but positive.
El Super to Open Fifth Las Vegas-Area Store in North Las Vegas
El Super will debut its newest 32,000-square-foot grocery store at 1601 W. Craig Road in North Las Vegas this September, expanding its Latin American-focused offerings and creating about 120 local jobs.
Culinary Union Opens Final Health Center Near Las Vegas Strip
The Culinary union’s new 98,900-square-foot health clinic opens June 7 near Tropicana and Cameron, offering no-cost medical services to thousands of union members and their families in the Las Vegas Valley.
Las Vegas Culinary Academy Expands Training for Hospitality Careers
The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas has expanded its Westside campus, adding new hands-on training spaces and programs to help local residents and hospitality workers advance in the city’s hotel and restaurant industry.
Low-Wage Jobs in Las Vegas Leave Full-Time Workers Relying on Medicaid
A new federal report highlights that thousands of full-time Las Vegas hospitality and retail workers depend on Medicaid and SNAP, raising questions about wages, benefits, and the role of major employers in the region’s visitor economy
Las Vegas Tourism Faces Challenges Beyond Tax-Free Tips Policy
President Donald Trump promoted his 'No Tax on Tips' plan at Red Rock Casino, but with visitor numbers down and hospitality jobs lagging, Las Vegas workers see little benefit unless tourism rebounds.
AI Adoption in Las Vegas Workplaces Remains Assistive, Not Disruptive
A new report finds artificial intelligence is being used to support, not replace, jobs across Las Vegas industries, with local experts urging workers to develop AI skills as demand grows for tech-savvy employees in Nevada.