The National Labor Relations Board has filed complaints against the Palms and Aladdin resorts, alleging the nonunion Las Vegas properties are illegally attempting to discourage workers from unionizing.
The complaint against the Palms contains more than 20 separate allegations, while the Aladdin complaint contains more than 70 counts. Both complaints were filed Aug. 29 and were prompted by unfair labor practice charges filed by Culinary Union Local 226 in June and July.
The resorts employ more than 1,000 workers each who could potentially be covered by Culinary Union contracts.
Both complaints allege that casino managers threatened employees with reprisals, spied on workers and interrogated workers about union organizing activities, among other things.
The Palms complaint alleges illegal anti-union activities were carried out by Palms owner George Maloof and General Manager Jim Hughes along with seven other managers overseeing porters, housekeepers, stewards and cooks.
Culinary Union Staff Director Kevin Kline said the complaint is evidence of the company's recent efforts to root out union supporters, a violation of federal labor law.
"It's a widespread campaign to keep the union from workers at the Palms. (Maloof) has taken a hands-on approach to this," he said.
The complaint against the Palms contains more than 20 separate allegations, while the Aladdin complaint contains more than 70 counts. Both complaints were filed Aug. 29 and were prompted by unfair labor practice charges filed by Culinary Union Local 226 in June and July.
The resorts employ more than 1,000 workers each who could potentially be covered by Culinary Union contracts.
Both complaints allege that casino managers threatened employees with reprisals, spied on workers and interrogated workers about union organizing activities, among other things.
The Palms complaint alleges illegal anti-union activities were carried out by Palms owner George Maloof and General Manager Jim Hughes along with seven other managers overseeing porters, housekeepers, stewards and cooks.
Culinary Union Staff Director Kevin Kline said the complaint is evidence of the company's recent efforts to root out union supporters, a violation of federal labor law.
"It's a widespread campaign to keep the union from workers at the Palms. (Maloof) has taken a hands-on approach to this," he said.
