In addition to pay increases, the union said the deals include workload reductions for guest room attendants, mandated daily room cleaning (which is a job security issue for the union), increased safety protections for workers on the job, expanded technology contract language, and extended recall rights in case of layoffs. But while details of the agreements were not immediately available, the union’s chief negotiator called the deals “historic” and “life changing” for members, many of whom have to work two jobs to support themselves and their families. “Therefore, we are very pleased that we were able to reach an agreement.”Īll three of those tentative agreements need to be ratified by rank-and-file members before they can take effect and end the risk of a strike altogether. “We strongly believe that only the most talented and empowered employees, working in an environment in which they feel valued and well compensated, can deliver our signature Wynn and Encore guest experiences,” said Michael Weaver, spokesperson for Wynn Las Vegas.

The deal with Wynn was reached at 2 am PST Friday, following all-night negotiating sessions Tuesday and Wednesday night at Caesars and MGM. Instead it announced a tentative deal with Wynn Resorts, which followed similar agreements Thursday with MGM Resorts International, which owns eight of the casinos, and Wednesday at Caesars Entertainment, which owns nine of the casinos.

The union that represents more than 35,000 cooks, food servers, bartenders, housekeepers and other workers at 18 major casinos had threatened to wage the largest strike in US hospitality industry history starting at 5 am local time Friday.

Friday morning in Las Vegas saw labor peace, and not a threatened strike along the Strip, as the Culinary union has reached its third tentative labor deal in three days with a casino operator.

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