Las Vegas Casino Workers Secure Historic Labor Agreement

Employees at Wynn Resorts in Las Vegas have decisively endorsed a new labor agreement. Following seven months of discussions, the Culinary Union revealed that an overwhelming 99% of Wynn personnel voted to ratify the deal, which succeeds three prior successful contract approvals at other properties. This effectively prevents what had the potential to be the most significant strike in the U.S. hospitality sector’s history. Union officials are hailing it as “the most financially rewarding contract for employees in almost nine decades” and encompasses a substantial 40,000 unionized hospitality staff.

As part of this new five-year agreement, personnel at casinos under the ownership of Wynn Resorts, MGM Resorts, and Caesars Entertainment will receive an estimated $2 billion in salary increases throughout the contract’s term. Mary Checketts, a cashier at Caesars Palace, expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “My colleagues and I united to advocate for a groundbreaking union contract, and we succeeded! This contract battle centered around our families residing in Las Vegas, our prospects, and ensuring that a single job is sufficient.”

A pivotal victory for employees is an assured 10% wage hike in the initial year alone, with earnings escalating by an aggregate of 32% over the five-year duration of the contract.

Ted Pappageorge, the leader of the Culinary Workers Union in Las Vegas, noted that Nevada’s major gaming resorts wisely put resources into their customer-facing staff. He contended that it was this workforce, ultimately, who drive the sector’s achievements.

The labor organization advocated fiercely for its membership, securing them benefits such as reasonable duties, substantial pay increases, and improved workplace safety measures.