Union members have been working without a contract ever since. The previous labor deal between the union and what it calls the 'Big Three' Strip casino-resort companies - MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment, and Wynn Resorts - expired in May.
PICKET: Las Vegas Culinary Union sent message to casino giants with Strip picket 'There's been no movement whatsoever on economics.' 'Really, we're incredibly disappointed,' Pappageorge said. Ted Pappageorge, secretary-treasurer for the Culinary Union, told Channel 13 on Monday that his and the organization's patience is running thin. LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Time is running out as the union representing tens of thousands of Strip resort workers continues to warn of a possible strike in the coming weeks.