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The EPA has immediately terminated all federal union contracts, including collective bargaining agreements, affecting multiple unions and citing compliance with President Trump's executive orders, leading to legal challenges from union representatives.
Over 30,000 hotel workers at Las Vegas casinos, members of the Culinary Workers Union, have set a strike deadline for November 10 if they do not reach new union contracts. The strike would affect 18 casinos, including popular ones like Bellagio and MGM Grand, just days before the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend begins on November 15. The union has been negotiating with MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment, and Wynn Resorts since April, seeking significant wage increases. The event is expected to draw 30,000 people to Las Vegas.
Unions like the United Auto Workers (UAW) are demanding the reinstatement of cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) in contracts as Americans struggle with high inflation. COLAs, which ensure that wages keep up with inflation, were once common in union contracts but have faded in recent decades. The UAW, currently in negotiations with automakers, has stated that it will not accept a contract without a COLA. While data on the prevalence of COLAs is limited, experts believe that if the UAW secures a COLA provision, it could set a new standard for other union contracts. The future of COLAs depends on inflation levels and union power.