Caesars and MGM Resorts did not immediately respond to emailed requests for comment. Pappageorge also said the union is in 'great shape' to provide financial support to striking members.Ī spokesperson for Wynn Resorts declined to comment. Ted Pappageorge, the union's secretary-treasurer and chief contract negotiator, said at a news conference Thursday that the union and its members hope it doesn't come to that, but, he said, 'workers are prepared, united and ready to strike if necessary.'

That's five days before the Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend, which is expected to bring thousands of people to the Strip, is set to kick off with an opening ceremony. 10 with casino giants MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment and Wynn Resorts. The Culinary Workers Union said about 35,000 members whose contracts expired earlier this year are ready and willing to walk off the job if deals aren't reached by Nov. LAS VEGAS - Tens of thousands of Las Vegas hotel workers fighting for new union contracts set a strike deadline Thursday, threatening major disruptions at more than a dozen resorts - the city's economic backbone - that could coincide with the Strip's inaugural Formula 1 races later this month. Tens of thousands of Las Vegas hotel workers fighting for new union contracts set a strike deadline, threatening major disruptions at more than a dozen resorts.

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