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Photographs of Frontier Strike: Desert Solidarity, Solidarity March, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1990 December 05 (folder 2 of 2)

Date

1990-12-05

Description

Several organizations unite in solidarity to support the Frontier Strike in December 1990. Supporters holding signs, banners, and flags march and pose outside the Frontier. There are also photos of police officers and firemen outside the hotel. Culinary Union secretary-treasurer Jim Arnold is in multiple photos, posing with groups and individuals, shown on stage at a rally, and at a Christmas party. Also included in this folder are: photos of Frontier owners Margaret and Tom Elardi, a portable bathroom decorated with signs and a large rodent, and a clip from an article stating, "DESERT SOLIDARITY, OUR LINE IN THE SAND." Banners and signs in the photos read: "Aloha from Hawaii, local 5 here, Hawaii's people support Frontier Strike," "Frontier Hotel, on strike, Culinary Workers Union, Bartenders Union, Teamsters Union, Operating Engineers Union, Carpenters Union," "AFL-CIO Desert Solidarity," "We're here! Steelworkers district 39 sub-district 2," "Frontier unfair to Teamsters Local Union 995."Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino

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Photographs of Frontier Strike: Jesse Jackson, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1991 April 21 (folder 1 of 1)

Date

1991-04-21

Description

The Frontier Hotel and Casino marquee reads "WELCOME SERVICE EMPLOYEES, INTERNATIONAL UNION, AND JESSE JACKSON" as supporters of the Frontier Strike and Las Vegas (Nev.) Metropolitan Police officers gather in front of the building.Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino

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Photographs of Frontier Strike: First Rally of the Frontier Strike, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1991 August 07 (Folder 1 of 3)

Date

1991-08-07

Description

Culinary Workers Union strikers rally outside the Frontier Hotel and Casino with signs that say, "CONQUERING THE FRONTIER" and "MARGARET ELARDI BARGAIN IN GOOD FAITH". The Frontier marquee reads: "Welcome teachers & ironworkers, bottled beer 25 cents 2pm Aug. 7 .. 10"Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino

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Photographs of First rally of the Frontier Strike, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1991 August 07 (folder 2 of 3)

Date

1991-08-07

Description

Large crowds of Culinary Union workers march in protest at the Frontier Hotel and Casino on August 7, 1991. Images also show police on bicycles and highway patrol officer at location. The Frontier marquee is depicted and reads, "Welcome teachers & ironworkers, bottled beer 25 cents 2pm Aug. 7 .. 10"Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino; Stardust Resort and Casino

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Photographs of First rally of the Frontier Strike, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1991 August 07 (folder 3 of 3)

Date

1991-08-07

Description

Culinary Union workers march in the first rally of the Frontier Strike on August 7, 1991 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additionally, images show police officers on bicycles and Culinary Union workers crowding around Jim Arnold, former secretary-treasurer of the Culinary Workers Union. The Frontier marquee is depicted and reads, "Welcome teachers & ironworkers, bottled beer 25 cents 2pm Aug. 7 .. 10"Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino

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Photographs of Frontier Strike: Ironworkers and classified workers, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1991 August 07 (Folder 1 of 1 )

Date

1991-08-07

Description

Culinary Union workers march in protest at the Frontier Hotel and Casino on August 7, 1991. Strikers have signs depicting Culinary Local 226 and Bartenders Local 165. Images also show secretary-treasurer of the Culinary Workers Union, Jim Arnold speaking on an outdoor stage. The Frontier marquee is depicted and reads, "Welcome Boilermakers, players bar 10am to 10pm, boilermakers 50 cents, bottle beer 25 cents." Protest signs read, "Conquering the Frontier, Culinary Local 226, Bartenders Local 165" and "Margaret Elardi, bargain in good faith."Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino

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Photographs of Frontier Strike: line, police, media, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1991 August (folder 1 of 1)

Date

1991-08

Description

Culinary Union workers strike at the Frontier Hotel and Casino in August of 1991. Strikers march holding protesting posters with the image of Margaret Elardi. The photos also show police officers and news reporters on site.Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino

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Photographs of Frontier Strike: boiler makers rally, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1991 August 15 (folder 1 of 3)

Date

1991-08-15

Description

Culinary Union workers strike outside the Frontier Hotel and Casino during the Boilermakers rally on August 15, 1991. Images include protesters along the Frontier Hotel and Casino and the Stardust Resort and Casino. Images of the Main Street Hotel and Casino are also included. The Frontier marquee is pictured, it reads: "Welcome Boilermakers, players bar 10am to 10pm, boilermakers 50 cents, bottle beer 25 cents."Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino; Stardust Resort and Casino; Main Street Station Casino Brewery Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Photographs of Frontier Strike: boiler makers rally, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1991 August 15 (folder 2 of 3)

Date

1991-08-15

Description

Culinary Union workers strike outside the Frontier Hotel and Casino on August 15, 1991. Strikers are seen marching with protest signs reading "Protest Unfair Labor Practices." Images show Hattie Canty, president of the Las Vegas Culinary Workers Union Local 226, participating in the rally.Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino

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Photographs of Frontier Strike rally, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1991 September 21 (folder 4 of 4)

Date

1991-09-21

Description

Culinary Union secretary-treasurer Jim Arnold hands out flyers at the entrance of the Frontier Hotel and Casino as strikers picket with signs nearby. News media can also be seen asking strikers and bystanders for interviews.Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino

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