The Culinary Union, which represents thousands of hospitality workers in Las Vegas, said on Wednesday it had reached an agreement with Caesars Entertainment (CZR.O) over a new labor deal, two days before a strike deadline was set to expire.
The Las Vegas unions, considered among the most powerful in the U.S., are demanding higher wages, stronger protections against new technology that may threaten jobs, a reduction in steep quotas for housekeepers as well as improved safety.
The deal with the casino major covers about 10,000 employees, and the union is negotiating with rival operators MGM Resorts International (MGM.N) and Wynn Resorts (WYNN.O) ahead of the Friday, Nov. 10 deadline for a strike.
Caesars Entertainment did not immediately respond to Reuters’ request for comment on the agreement.
