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Photographs of Frontier Strike: Jesse Jackson, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1992 April 21 (folder 1 of 13)

Date

1992-04-21

Description

Frontier Strike participants march near the Hilton Hotel and Casino and the Las Vegas Convention Center. Strikers are holding banners, signs, and multiple flags, including the American flag. Banners reading "Conquering the Frontier, Culinary Local 226, Bartenders Local 165" and "Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC" are prominently displayed. On site are former secretary-treasurer of the Culinary Workers Union, Jim Arnold, and American civil rights activist, Jesse Jackson. Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike. Site name: The Strip (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Photographs of Solidarity March on the Strip, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1991 December 05 (folder 2 of 3)

Date

1991-12-05

Description

A crowd of local unions, including members of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 1780, Teamsters of America Local 995, and International Union of Operating Engineers Local 501 AFL-CIO march on the Las Vegas Strip in support of the Culinary Workers Union Frontier strike. Protestors hold signs that say "ON STRIKE NO CONTRACT FRONTIER", "FRONTIER UNFAIR", "Solidarity in Las Vegas is no mirage. Proud to be union!", "Maggie, I'd rather be a dumb bunny than a horse's ass!", among others. Culinary Union secretary-treasurer Jim Arnold and others make speeches from a platform decorated with posters. Multiple casinos can be seen in the background. Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino; The Strip (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Negatives of Solidarity March on the Strip, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1991 December 05 (folder 3 of 3)

Date

1991-12-05

Description

Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike

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Photographs of Frontier Strike, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1991 October 11 (folder 1 of 1)

Date

1991-10-11

Description

Frontier Strike participants and hotel guests gather outside the Frontier Hotel and Casino while the Clark County Fire Deparment responds to an emergency inside 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, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1991 November (folder 1 of 1)

Date

1991-11

Description

Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike

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Photographs of Solidarity March during the Frontier Strike, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1991 December 05 (folder 1 of 1)

Date

1991-12-05

Description

Culinary Union secretary-treasurer Jim Arnold and other individuals on a stage speak to a crowd of Frontier Strike protestors, including children. Signs include: "Frontier unfair to Teamsters Local Union 995," "On strike, Culinary Workers Union Local 226, Bartenders Union Local 165," "On strike, no contract Frontier Hotel, Carpenters Local 1780," and "Frontier Hotel unfair to Operating Engineers Local 501 AFL-CIO." A banner reads, "We're here, Steelworkers Local 711-A Robert Guadiana Dir. Dist 39."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.), 1992 April 21 (folder 3 of 13)

Date

1992-04-21

Description

Frontier Strike participants march on Las Vegas Boulevard with banners, protest posters, and multiple flags, including the American flag. Buildings included in photographs are the Hilton Hotel and Casino and the Las Vegas Convention Center. On site is former secretary-treasurer of the Culinary Workers Union, Jim Arnold, and American civil rights activist, Jesse Jackson. Images also show police officers on bicycles during march. Banners read: "Justice for janitors, SEIU Local 339, AFL-CIO, CLC," "Conquering the Frontier, Culinary Local 226, Bartenders Local 165" and "Service Employees International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC." The Hilton's marquee reads: "Hilton welcomes Service Employees International Union." Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike. Site name: The Strip (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Photographs of Frontier Strike: Jesse Jackson, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1992 April 21 (folder 4 of 13)

Date

1992-04-21

Description

Culinary Union workers strike outside the Frontier Hotel and Casino on April 21, 1992. Medium and wide shots show Culinary Union secretary-treasurer Jim Arnold with others outside the casino. The Frontier's marquee reads: "Welcome Service Employees International Union and Jesse Jackson." Protestors are seen marching with banners and posters. Banners and signs read: "Conquering the Frontier, Culinary Local 226, Bartenders Local 165" and "Margaret Elardi, bargain in good faith." Police officers and reporters are also seen on site. Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike. Site name: Frontier Hotel and Casino.

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Photographs of Solidarity March on the Strip, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1991 December 05 (folder 1 of 3)

Date

1991-12-05

Description

Members of the Culinary Workers Union 226, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 1780, Teamsters of America Local 995, and International Union of Operating Engineers Local 501 AFL-CIO march on the Las Vegas Strip in solidarity on December 05, 1991. Images show people setting up for the march during the day and marching at night. Participants carry signs and banners, including "Conquering the Frontier," and are accompanied by floats. Culinary Union secretary-treasurer Jim Arnold and others make speeches from a platform decorated with posters. Multiple casinos can be seen in the background.Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike Site name: The Strip (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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