las vegas bartenders strike

Las Vegas Culinary and Bartenders Union Vote to Authorize Strike

On Tuesday September, 26, tens of thousands of hospitality workers gathered together at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas to announce the authorization of a strike. Of the 53,000 hospitality workers in The Culinary and Bartenders Unions, over 95% voted to give union leadership the authority to call for …

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What It Takes to be a Successful Bottle Girl

A “bottle girl” is a unique profession often unseen by the general public. However, these girls are key players in creating a luxurious ambiance at exclusive bars, clubs, and lounges. They are poised, beautiful, and upscale, but what do they do exactly? A bottle girl, also known as a bottle …

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Everything You Need to Know About the TABC Certification

At any given moment, there are more than 40,000 bartenders working in the state of Texas. Add in the more than 200,000 waiters/waitresses and Texas easily becomes one of the states with the highest number of people serving alcohol to customers.  For this reason, the Texas state government has put …

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How to Choose the Best Bartending Shoes For You

Bartenders are always on the move, and if you have ever worked a shift behind the bar, you probably know the feeling…  Quite often not a minute goes by when you’re not on your feet. This goes to show that having the right shoes for the job can be the …

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The Y Bomb: The Deadliest Drink You’ve Never Heard Of

Have you ever thought to yourself: “I really want to drink something that’ll keep me up, and I also want it to be a challenge”? If so, then the Y Bomb is the perfect drink for you. Also known as the “Snorkel”, “Missile”, and even the “Duikboot” (“submarine” in Dutch) …

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Bartender Tools & Equipment: The Complete List

Every bar comes equipped with various bartender tools. And believe it or not, it can get quite confusing. From shiny spoons and shakers… to various filters, mallets, and spouts – there’s a fairly big list of bar equipment. Just like a chef and his knives, bartenders rely on their tools …

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