Tag: Labor
More job cuts on Las Vegas Strip as Fontainebleau lays off ‘dozens’ of dealers: sources
A Strip casino has laid off an undisclosed number of table games dealers in recent days, according to multiple sources familiar with the... more
Things to know about ‘no tax on tips,’ Trump’s tax pledge that’s in the GOP budget bill
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s “ no tax on tips ” pledge became a catchphrase for his 2024 campaign. Now it’s inching... more
Venetian Las Vegas agrees to contract with Operating Engineers Local 501
Operating Engineers Local 501 has finalized its first contract with The Venetian hotel-casino, covering hundreds of workers at one of the... more
Nevada’s Rosen gets Senate to pass ‘no tax on tips’ using unlikely procedural maneuver
The U.S. Senate unexpectedly passed a version of “no tax on tips” — a policy that President Donald Trump touted on the campaign trail... more
Casino workers mobilize at Rhode Island legislature over smoking bill
“NO MORE SMOKE! NO MORE SMOKE!” That was the chant from about 150 casino workers who packed the steps inside the State House Tuesday... more
Maryland: Two VIP hosts charged in alleged theft scheme at Live! Casino
Two people are accused of engaging in a $27,000 theft scheme at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland in Hanover. Sonejah Richards, 27, of... more
Massachusetts: MGM Springfield, card dealers’ union butt heads over contract talks
The card dealers’ union at MGM Springfield says casino management has refused to negotiate a contract with them. But the resort is... more
Rivers Casino Schenectady launches expanded employee scholarship, student loan relief programs
Rivers Casino and Resort in Schenectady announced new educational funding support programs for their employees. The programs will offer... more
GOP budget includes ‘no tax on tips’, fulfilling Trump promise
House Republicans’ budget mega-bill includes a provision to end the taxation on tips through the end of President Donald Trump’s term... more
Massachusetts: City Council votes to support new MGM Springfield union
City councilors took the unusual move to support a newly-formed MGM Springfield union, saying they approved the casino seven years ago to... more
