Las Vegas, NV – In a major development for the hospitality industry, unions representing workers in Las Vegas have reached a tentative agreement on a five-year contract with Caesars Entertainment. The Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and Bartenders Union Local 165, both affiliates of UNITE HERE, announced the agreement just two days before a strike deadline. This news comes as a relief for workers and tourists alike, as it prevents a potential strike during a major sporting event in Las Vegas.
The contracts for housekeepers, bartenders, cooks, and food servers at Caesars Entertainment, MGM Resorts International, and Wynn Resorts had expired on September 15, after previously being extended from a June deadline. Negotiations have been ongoing for months, but the parties were able to come to an agreement just in time.
One of the highlights of the tentative agreement is the compensation increase. The unions have stated that the raises included in the new contract are “far above” those seen in the previous five-year contract. In that agreement, workers received an overall increase of $4.57 per hour in wages, health care, and pensions. With the new contract, members of the Culinary Union can expect higher wages, which currently average around $26 per hour.
The Culinary Workers Union Local 226 has been at the forefront of negotiating for better wages and working conditions for its members. Their efforts have garnered widespread support not only from workers but also from the public. The union represents approximately 60,000 workers in the hospitality industry.
Although an agreement has been reached with Caesars Entertainment, negotiations are still ongoing with MGM Resorts International and Wynn Resorts. More updates are expected in the coming days regarding contract agreements with these two major players in the Las Vegas hospitality sector.
This news is sure to catch the attention of workers and tourists alike, as the hospitality industry is a major contributor to the Las Vegas economy. Keeping the industry running smoothly and avoiding any disruptions is crucial, especially with major events and conventions regularly taking place in the city.
Overall, the tentative agreement between unions and Caesars Entertainment is a positive step forward. It not only ensures that workers are fairly compensated but also safeguards the needs and expectations of tourists visiting Las Vegas. The efforts of the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and Bartenders Union Local 165 are commendable, and their hard work and dedication have paid off in this instance.
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