Casino executives in Las Vegas figure they’ll reach a deal with their striking culinary workers soon, but the workers aren’t too sure.
In an earnings call this week, Caesars Entertainment CEO Tom Reeg said that while the negotiations are complex, all sides are close to a deal.
“So you should expect that when we reach an agreement on a contract,” he said, “it’s going to be the largest increase that our employees have seen in the four decades since we started interacting with the Culinary Union.”
The Culinary Union, which represents noncasino workers from various establishments in the Las Vegas area, went on strike in September, demanding higher wages, better workplace protection and lighter workloads.
Recently, union negotiators described the contract talks as disappointing and that the two parties are far apart on many key issues.
The Culinary Union and the casino executives are expected to meet again this week in hopes of hammering out a deal.
• Vaughn Cockayne can be reached at vcockayne@washingtontimes.com.
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