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Photographs of Frontier Strike, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1991 October 11 (folder 1 of 1)
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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 Solidarity March during the Frontier Strike, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1991 December 05 (folder 1 of 1)
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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 Solidarity March on the Strip, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1991 December 05 (folder 1 of 3)
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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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Photographs of Solidarity March on the Strip, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1991 December 05 (folder 2 of 3)
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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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Photographs of Frontier Strike rally, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1991 (folder 1 of 1)
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Culinary Union secretary-treasurer Jim Arnold speaks to a crowd of strikers in front of the Frontier Hotel and Casino. 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 First Frontier rally, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1991 (folder 1 of 1)
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Jesse Jackson speaks to a crowd at the first Frontier Strike rally. There are close-ups, shots of him onstage with others, and photos of the crowd. The sign on the podium reads: "Service Employees Union. Frontier Hotel on strike, Culinary Workers Union, Bartenders Union, Teamsters Union, Operating Engineers Union, Carpenters Union, sanctioned by Southern Nevada Central Labor Council AFL-CIO."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.), 1992 March 21 (folder 2 of 2)
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Participants take the Frontier Strike to a highway, likely Interstate 15. Strikers walk along the road and are pictured outside a recreational vehicle decorated with strike posters. There are also photos of an abandoned house, passing vehicles, and a train crossing. Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike
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Photographs of Frontier line rally, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1992 March 21 (folder 1 of 1)
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Strikers rally in front of the Frontier Hotel and Casino at night. Frontier owner Tom Elardi is photographed inside the casino. 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 1 of 13)
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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 Flamingo workers united with dignity parade float taken by Rose Monaco, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1992 (folder 1 of 1)
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Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.B. Other Demonstrations and Strikes
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