Casino execs assured about negotiations, however hanging culinary staff don’t share optimism

Casino executives in Las Vegas determine they’ll attain a take care of their hanging culinary staff quickly, however the staff aren’t too certain.

In an earnings name this week, Caesars Entertainment CEO Tom Reeg mentioned that whereas the negotiations are advanced, all sides are near a deal.

“So you should expect that when we reach an agreement on a contract,” he mentioned, “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 staff from varied institutions within the Las Vegas space, went on strike in September, demanding larger wages, higher office safety and lighter workloads.

Recently, union negotiators described the contract talks as disappointing and that the 2 events are far aside on many key points.