Negotiations between Las Vegas union workers and local casinos see ‘no movement’

October 9, 2023
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Local workers have voted for a citywide strike that could begin any time.

Las Vegas’ hospitality union workers recently said they have not seen any movement regarding current negotiations with casino-resort operators Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International, according to a Reuters news report.

More than 53,000 union hospitality workers have banded together for improved wages. Both the Bartenders union and the Culinary Workers union are asking for stronger protections against new technology that could potentially threaten jobs and for higher pay. Workers are also demanding improved safety conditions on the job site and for “a reduction in steep housekeeping quotas.”

Nearly 95% of union members recently voted in favor of a citywide strike, according to the report. The strike could potentially affect at least 18 locations.

Culinary Union Secretary-Treasurer Ted Pappageorge elaborated further on the lack of progress in negotiations.

He told Reuters, “We met with MGM on Tuesday and Caesars on Wednesday and unfortunately, no real movement from these companies.”

He went on to add that the citywide strike “could happen any time after October 6.”

Part of the ongoing talks with MGM and Caesars include implementing a new five-year contract at more than 40 locations where deals have expired or are under an extension. In addition to its negotiations with Caesars and MGM, Las Vegas hospitality unions are currently talking with Wynn Resorts and are involved in all-day negotiations.

In other Caesars news, the company recently launched its flagship sports betting app, Caesars Sportsbook, in the state of Kentucky.

Now, Bluegrass State players can access the sportsbook app on their mobile device through iOS or Android or on their desktop computer by visiting the Caesars website.

The release follows Kentucky’s regulated retail sports betting market opening. Sports fans can now take advantage of the Caesars Rewards loyalty program.

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