Las Vegas: Culinary Union says it has tentative agreement with Sphere workers – CDC Gaming
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Last updated: June 9, 2026
The Culinary Union has reached a tentative agreement to represent approximately 800 hospitality workers at the Sphere in Las Vegas. This marks the first union contract for the recently opened $2.3 billion entertainment venue.
- The Culinary Union Local 226 announced the tentative deal via a post on X.
- Negotiations between the union and Sphere representatives for the initial contract have been ongoing for several months.
- The Culinary Union, a significant labor organization representing an estimated 60,000 hospitality workers across various resorts in Las Vegas and Reno, did not disclose specific details of the agreement with the Sphere at this time.
- The Sphere, a major new entertainment complex, has now entered into its first unionized agreement for its hospitality staff.
- Representatives from the Sphere have not yet publicly confirmed the signing of the agreement.
