Barry Hall, a former Marine Corps officer, expressed criticism towards the leadership of the Culinary Union, asserting that it does not adequately represent its members. He referenced a six-month strike at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, which concluded with workers accepting the initial offer. Hall made this statement on January 29 via X.
"if it weren't for the corrupt leaders of the Culinary Union," said Hall, Former Officer. "They don't represent their members. There was a 6 month strike at the Virgin only to accept their initial offer."
Hall's comments were in response to a discussion about voter registration trends in Nevada. The original post highlighted a shift in registered voters for the first time in two decades.
According to AP News, the Culinary Workers Union initiated a strike at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on November 15, 2024. The strike involved approximately 700 employees and lasted 69 days, ending on January 22, 2025.
A case study by the Center for Independent Employees indicated that workers might choose to decertify a union if they feel it no longer represents their interests or if they prefer direct communication with management. For example, employees at Mountaire Farms in Selbyville, Delaware, voted to remove the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 27 union to gain better benefits and direct access to the company’s human resources department. Consequently, they secured improved benefits such as supplemental life insurance and participation in the company’s 401(k) plan.
According to his X profile, Hall is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, and frequently comments on politics and current events. He has been active on X since 2010 and discusses topics ranging from union negotiations to media censorship.