The Borgata, Caesars, Harrah’s and Tropicana all reached a deal with Local 54 of the
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But the prospect of a Friday morning strike remained in place Thursday at Caesars, Harrah's and the Tropicana, where bargaining was to resume at
Local 54 of the
The Borgata, which is owned by
A fifth casino, the Hard Rock, faces a strike deadline at
Union members continued preparing Thursday for a possible walkout, signing up at a table on
Even if the union does go on strike, the casinos and their hotels will remain open for business; staffing levels and the quality of service could vary greatly depending on many variables.
The union has said it is seeking “significant” salary increases in new contracts to help workers keep pace with rapidly rising prices for gasoline, food, rent and other expenses.
Individual workers also say they helped keep the casinos open and running for most of the coronavirus pandemic, now in its third year, and deserve to be compensated for it.
Two casinos, Bally's and Ocean, have reached “me-too” agreements with the union, in which they commit to adopting the terms of contracts eventually reached with larger properties in the city, and will not face a walkout.
Likewise, union president
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