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05-29-2018 , 01:18 AM

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BDHarrison

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Originally Posted by drbeechwood

I don't care about maid service for short trips.

How much do you care about the cleaning done in your room after the previous guest checks out and before you check in?

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05-29-2018 , 08:21 AM

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drbeechwood

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Originally Posted by BDHarrison

How much do you care about the cleaning done in your room after the previous guest checks out and before you check in?

Well that's different...

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05-29-2018 , 10:40 AM

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McMelchior

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Originally Posted by texag2002

I've read a number of news articles on this over the last couple of days. I'm going to be in town Jun 7-13, staying at the LINQ. Please correct me if I'm wrong with any of this. Assuming the strike does happen, there's a decent chance it would only last for a few days and could be over before I even get there. But assuming it doesn't...

I know nothing, but I imagine issues beyond drop in service:

Security?
Manned fire & emergency stations?
Getting guests out of stalled elevators?
Cleanup of overflowing, clogged drains?
Removal of trash trays, puke, and refuse left in hallways in any 24 hour cycle?

Etc ... being stuck deep in the bowels of a mainly 1980s, 2,640 room maze-like mega-resort w/o appropriate property management in place could turn into something like a haunted house ride

Personally, I could consider looking into alternative accommodation options, just to be ahead of the masses ...

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05-29-2018 , 11:50 AM

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Mikel Sternmark

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What are the chances of a deal being struck and a strike being averted?
Quite worrying as 1st June fast approaches!!
Surely, a strike would cost the casinos too much what with WSOP, Stanley Cup finals in town plus the summer season.

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05-29-2018 , 11:55 AM

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drbeechwood

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Personally, I could consider looking into alternative accommodation options, just to be ahead of the masses ...

You could be right. That's why I'm conflicted: $750 vs. $120 is real money (to a lower bankroll guy), but having zero problems at Cosmo vs. possible ****show at Ballys could be the difference between a great trip and a nightmare.

My cancellation time for either hotel is 11 pm on 5/31...Probably they will figure something out at midnight!

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06-01-2018 , 12:53 PM

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https://chicago.suntimes.com/busines...entertainment/

LAS VEGAS — Negotiators have reached a tentative labor agreement that would cover about a quarter of the 50,000 hotel and casino workers who are threatening to strike in Las Vegas.

"The Culinary Workers Union Local 226 said Friday that the new five-year deal with Caesars Entertainment covers about 12,000 workers at nine casino resorts on the Las Vegas Strip. Tens of thousands of bartenders, housekeepers, bellmen and other unionized workers at 34 casino-hotels on the Strip and in downtown Las Vegas have sought a new, five-year contract since February."

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06-01-2018 , 02:13 PM

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Mikel Sternmark

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That's good news. Let's hope MGM follow suit and agree a deal also

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06-02-2018 , 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikel Sternmark

That's good news. Let's hope MGM follow suit and agree a deal also

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Bog relief for me at least as I’m staying at the linq. I started researching alternatives just in case. For those looking to switch it up I saw affordable availability at Hard rock, hooters, and I guess now all Ceasars properties are now in play. Good luck to everyone and lets just hope MGM and the misc ones make deals soon before an actual strike happens.

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06-02-2018 , 02:41 AM

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Key Guy

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So happy Caesar's settled, hoping the rest do as well!

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06-02-2018 , 06:58 AM

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Mikel Sternmark

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Originally Posted by Key Guy

So happy Caesar's settled, hoping the rest do as well!

What do you reckon the chances are?

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06-02-2018 , 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikel Sternmark

What do you reckon the chances are?

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100%

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06-02-2018 , 06:25 PM

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Key Guy

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Originally Posted by Mikel Sternmark

What do you reckon the chances are?

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Originally Posted by eco74

100%

Eco is right about many things and probably this too:

Analysts with Deutsche Bank put the likelihood of a citywide strike "as low".

http://business.financialpost.com/pm...es-at-midnight

Saying that the union members haven't voted to accept Caesars offer yet so I won't 100% comfortable until they do. If the vote passes I expect the others to settle quickly afterwards.

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06-03-2018 , 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikel Sternmark

That's good news. Let's hope MGM follow suit and agree a deal also

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MGM and Union reached a deal.

https://www.cdcgamingreports.com/las...-avert-strike/

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06-03-2018 , 02:00 PM

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Gzesh

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Originally Posted by Key Guy

Eco is right about many things and probably this too:

Analysts with Deutsche Bank put the likelihood of a citywide strike "as low".

http://business.financialpost.com/pm...es-at-midnight

Saying that the union members haven't voted to accept Caesars offer yet so I won't 100% comfortable until they do. If the vote passes I expect the others to settle quickly afterwards.

likelihood of ratification is 99%+, minimum.

That general article, from 1000s of miles away was written before any deal was reached btw. So, please read it again, there wasn't anything on the table to ratify.

There was a 99% vote to authorize a strike, pretty indicative of solidarity with leadership.

Your tolerance for risk should be satisfied at this point ....

MGM has also reached a deal

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06-03-2018 , 07:10 PM

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Key Guy

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Originally Posted by Gzesh

Yes I'm well aware of that, quote from article and link was for Mikel who asked about the chances of settling.

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There was a 99% vote to authorize a strike, pretty indicative of solidarity with leadership.

Your tolerance for risk should be satisfied at this point ....

MGM has also reached a deal

Members voting to strike in such large numbers has no bearing on whether they will find contract offers attractive enough to accept or not. Just because Union leadership recommends ratification doesn't mean it's a foregone conclusion.

See Caesars in Windsor, Ontario for a recent example:

http://windsorstar.com/news/local-ne...tive-agreement

I'm pretty sure this won't be the case for Vegas workers, but like I said I won't be 100% confident until the contract is ratified.

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06-03-2018 , 08:13 PM

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Mikel Sternmark

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Thanks Key

Glad about that news today. Heading to Vegas from Ireland on June 14th so full of interest in this story obv

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06-15-2018 , 08:50 AM

#67

Key Guy

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Good news!

Caesars employees voted yesterday and ratified the new contract:

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Twelve-thousand unionized workers at the casino-resorts operated by Caesars Entertainment in Las Vegas have a new contract.

Housekeepers, food servers, bartenders, cooks and other members of the Culinary Union on Thursday approved the new five-year agreement in two voting sessions.

http://business.financialpost.com/pm...as-ok-contract

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