Join Local 165
Bartenders’ Union Local 165 — Fighting for Las Vegas Hospitality Workers
How to Become a Member
Membership in Bartenders’ Union Local 165 is earned through professional experience and commitment to the craft. There are two pathways to join.
Apprentice Bartender
Get hired as an apprentice bartender at a union house. Your employer will bring you into the union as part of your employment at a unionized property.
Craft Exam Pathway
Pass the Apprentice craft exam and get hired as a bartender at a union hotel. This pathway recognizes your skill and opens the door to full union membership.
Monthly Dues
Your dues fund negotiations, representation, and member benefits.
Union Representation
- Representation in Grievances and Arbitrations
- Wage Increases
- Paid Vacations
- Meals
- Job Security
- Paid Holidays
- Uniforms
- Job Seniority
- Guaranteed Workweek
- Successorship Rights
Health & Welfare
- Major Medical Hospitalization Plan
- 24-Hour Medical Clinics
- Free Pharmacy & 24-Hour Emergency Pharmacy
- Two Dental Care Plans (A or B)
- Optical Coverage
- $10,000 Life Insurance / $3,000 Family
- $150/Week Medical Disability (13-week max)
- Chiropractor & Acupuncture Services
- Chemical Dependency Treatment
- Mental Health Benefits
- Hearing Aid Benefit
- Healthy Baby Program
- Emergency Ambulance / Air Transport
- Medical Disability Coverage (24 months max)
- 24-Hour Culinary Care Nurse Call Program
- Coverage for Domestic Partners
Pension Benefits
- No Cost to the Employee
- Guaranteed Retirement Dollar for Life
- Fully Vested After 5 Years of Service
- Early Retirement Benefit at Age 55
- Life Insurance Benefit
- Spouse Benefits Included
Ready to Join?
Membership is gained through employment at a union property. Contact the Local 165 office to learn more about how to get started.
Call Us
(702) 384-7774
Email Us
kmiles@bartenders165.org
kbogda@bartenders165.org
Office Hours
Mon–Fri, 8am–4pm