Las Vegas Workers Rally Against MGM and Caesars Casinos

Thousands of Las Vegas workers, represented by the Culinary Workers and Bartenders Unions, are set to picket MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment casinos on Thursday, marking the first such action in nearly two decades. The unions are seeking a new five-year contract with improved wages and benefits, as casino operators report record profits. Negotiations have been slow, with the unions expressing disappointment over the lack of substantive wage proposals from the companies. The unions are demanding higher wages, better job protections, lower housekeeping quotas, and improved safety measures. The unions have asked casino customers not to cross picket lines, and a citywide strike has been authorized by 95% of union members.