Companies are doing extremely well and we are demanding that workers aren’t left behind.” Workers brought every single one of these companies through the pandemic and into a great recovery, and workers deserve a fair share. “If these gaming companies don’t come to an agreement, the workers have spoken and we will be ready to do whatever it takes - up to and including a strike.

We have negotiations scheduled next week with MGM Resorts, Caesars Entertainment, and Wynn/Encore Resorts and it’s up the three largest employers in Las Vegas to step up and do the right thing,” said Ted Pappageorge, Secretary-Treasurer for the Culinary Union. “Today, Culinary and Bartenders Union members have sent the strongest message possible to the casino industry to settle a fair contract as soon as possible. As of September 15, 2023, 40,000 workers employed at 22 casino resorts among the three largest gaming employers in the state (MGM Resorts, Caesars Entertainment, and Wynn/Encore Resorts) are working under an expired contract and are at risk of a major labor dispute. 53,000 are based in Las Vegas and are in active negotiations with casino/hotel employers for a new 5-year contract. The Culinary Union, which is now authorized to call for a strike at any date or time, has not yet set a strike deadline and continues negotiating in good faith with all gaming companies.Ĭulinary Union represents 60,000 hospitality workers in Nevada. Now, Culinary and Bartenders Unions negotiating committee is authorized to call for a strike at 22 casino resorts properties on the Las Vegas Strip between the largest employers MGM Resorts, Caesars Entertainment Corporation, and Wynn/Encore Resorts. Las Vegas, NV – Members of the Culinary and Bartenders Unions have voted by 95% to authorize a Citywide Strike after tens of thousands of hospitality workers packed the Thomas and Mack Center on campus at the University of Nevada - Las Vegas in two sessions to cast their votes. Las Vegas hospitality workers vote by 95% to authorize a strike on the Las Vegas Strip, negotiations continue while a strike deadline not yet set.

Las Vegas hospitality workers vote by 95% to authorize a strike on the Las Vegas Strip, negotiations continue while a strike deadline not yet set - Sep 26, 2023

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