Elvia Espinoza has been working as a guest room attendant at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino for more than two decades.

The 52-year-old doesnt hold a degree and raised two children as a single mother, but her union job pays $18 an hour plus full benefits and affords her enough income to help support her 32-year-old daughter and four grandchildren in a home she owns.

Espinoza is confident in the work she does: She provides a personal touch to customer service, offering guests recommendations on where to eat on the Strip or helping them feel comfortable during their stay.