Las Vegas Unions and Casinos Reach Labor Agreements, Averting Strikes

Two major unions representing hospitality workers in Las Vegas, the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and Bartenders Union Local 165, have reached a tentative labor agreement with MGM Resorts International, covering 25,400 workers at eight Las Vegas properties. This agreement comes a day before the strike deadline set by the unions and follows a similar deal with Caesars Entertainment. The agreement includes significant wage increases, workload reduction, increased safety protections, and other benefits. The unions are still negotiating with Wynn Resorts, and the agreement with MGM Resorts is subject to ratification by union members.