![]() ![]() Pappageorge also voiced that the union and its members hope it does not have to come to a strike but that “workers are prepared, united and ready to strike if necessary.” “We will be communicating to ask customers that they should take their business elsewhere,” Papageorge said. The announcement deadline is five days before the Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend, which is expected to bring in 30,000 people, according to Sky Sports.Īdditionally, Ted Papageorge, the union’s secretary-treasurer and chief contract negotiator, urged tourists and Formula 1 attendees to support the workers if they end up going on strike, by not coming to Las Vegas. The union said they are willing to walk off the job at 18 different casinos if the deal is not reached by the deadline, which includes casino titans Caesars Entertainment, Wynn Resorts and MGM Resorts International. Nonetheless, the organization has stated that it is requesting “the largest wage increases ever negotiated” in its history. However, she asserted that they “do not negotiate in public,” so she declined to disclose the exact amount of pay increases the union is seeking. The Culinary Workers Union (CWU) announced on Thursday that they have set a deadline for November 10th, or a strike will be imminent.Īccording to union spokesperson Bethank Khan, members currently receive health insurance and earn on average $26 hourly, including benefits. ![]()
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