Two major Las Vegas hotel operators, Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International, struck agreements with two unions representing hospitality workers, the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and Bartenders Union Local 165, to avoid a potential strike. The five-year contract covers 25,400 workers at MGM Resorts’ eight Las Vegas properties. The agreement includes significant wage increases, workload reductions for some members, increased safety protections, and other benefits. The deals were reached just before the highly anticipated Las Vegas Grand Prix, promising to be a major moneymaker for the city’s hospitality industry.
Negotiations between the unions and the resorts had been ongoing since April. The tentative labor agreement with MGM Resorts represents a victory for the workers, as they will now have the opportunity to provide for their families and thrive in Las Vegas. The new contract still needs to be ratified by the unions’ members, but the inclusion of significant wage increases, workload reductions, and increased safety protections marks a significant win for the workers. The agreement was reached shortly before the Las Vegas Grand Prix, which is expected to bring in substantial revenue for the city’s hospitality industry.
The suspected wage increases and other benefits included in the new contract negotiated with MGM Resorts will be a significant boon for the workers, benefiting their overall pay and quality of life. With the Las Vegas Grand Prix on the horizon, the timing of the agreements is critical for the city’s hospitality industry, as the event is forecasted to generate substantial revenue for the participating resorts. The success of these negotiations reflects the significant influence the unions have in ensuring that their members are adequately compensated and that their working conditions are improved.
