Las Vegas Hotel Strike Averted as Unions Reach Contract Agreements with Major Casino Operators

Tentative agreements secure pay raises, safety improvements, and job security, preventing a major disruption as Las Vegas preps for crucial events, including the Formula 1 Grand Prix.

The Culinary Workers Union and Bartenders Union representing nearly 35,000 members successfully negotiated contracts with Caesars Entertainment, MGM Resorts International and Wynn Resorts, averting a planned strike.
The new contracts include wage increases reported to be the largest in the 88-year history of the culinary union, alongside safety protocol improvements and measures to ensure job security amid technological advancements.
Final agreement with Wynn Resorts, the last of the three casino operators to settle, came just a few hours before the scheduled strike, which would have significantly disrupted the Las Vegas economy, especially as the city prepares for forthcoming major events.
These negotiations underscore a shift in the balance of power between labor and management in the post-pandemic period, with workers leveraging their bargaining power to secure better contracts.
Although specific details of the agreements have not been published, the terms are expected to be similar across all three casino operators and will need approval from the union's members.