Las Vegas successfully averted a hotel strike, but the city still faces challenges in areas such as plastic pollution negotiations and security concerns, as evidenced by a pro-Palestinian march in London and an incident involving Secret Service agents protecting President Joe Biden's granddaughter.
A strike by nearly 35,000 union members against three major Las Vegas casino operators has been averted after last-minute contract agreements were reached. The unions representing the workers, who had threatened to strike due to failed negotiations for a new labor agreement, reached tentative contracts with Caesars Entertainment, MGM Resorts International, and Wynn Resorts. The agreements include significant wage increases and address concerns about job security amid the introduction of new technology. The strike would have had a major impact on upcoming events crucial to Las Vegas' economic rebound, including the Las Vegas Grand Prix, the National Finals Rodeo, and the Super Bowl.