Unionized Las Vegas Hotel Workers Secure New Contracts with Higher Pay

Culinary Union workers at Caesars, MGM, and Wynn resorts in Las Vegas will see significant pay increases under their new 5-year contracts. Non-tipped workers will receive a raise of about $3 per hour, while tipped employees will receive about $1.50. After deductions for health, pension, and other union funds, the first-year pay raise equates to $2.60 per hour. The economic package includes raises ranging from $1.40 to $1.70 in subsequent years. The retroactive back pay for expired contracts will be provided as a lump sum early next year. The Culinary Union commended the major gaming companies for agreeing to the new deals, and negotiations will now focus on 24 other properties in Las Vegas to avoid potential strikes.