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Golden Gate Employees on Strike
2 July 2002
News Brief: Some 165 workers at the city's oldest hotel-casino went on strike while employees at other downtown hotels signed five-year contracts, avoiding what could have been the largest casino strike in Nevada in two decades.
Suspect in Wynn Extortion Allegedly Threatened Family1 July 2002
A Clark County prosecutor said a man who claims he is Steve Wynn's long-lost half-brother not only tried to extort Wynn, but also his own brother.
Downtown Union Deal Reached1 July 2002
The Culinary Union early this morning averted an overall strike downtown, reaching tentative five-year contract agreements with 10 of 12 hotels after a marathon collective bargaining session.
Stratosphere Sues Over Roller Coaster28 June 2002
Attorneys for the Stratosphere Gaming Corp. filed a lawsuit Thursday against Mayor Oscar Goodman and Las Vegas City Council members over their decision earlier this month to deny the hotel's plans for a roller coaster.
Union, Downtown Hotels Far From Deal28 June 2002
Culinary Union leader said today the chances of reaching contract agreements with Boyd Gaming and Fitzgeralds before this weekend's strike deadline are threatened because the union is `miles apart’ in talks with other downtown casinos.
Calendar Could Boost Las Vegas Results28 June 2002
The potential for four- and five-day holiday getaways is expected to drive a 3 percent increase in the number of visitors in Las Vegas for the July 4th weekend despite the dual threats of a terror attack and labor strike.
Culinary Union Officials Predict Strike Downtown27 June 2002
A high-ranking Culinary Union official this morning predicted a strike of 2,400 downtown union members after a deadline for a new settlement passes on midnight Sunday.
Aladdin Sale Moves Along26 June 2002
Plans to sell the bankrupt Aladdin hotel-casino took another step forward Tuesday with the approval of a sale procedure in U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
Union to Present New Offer26 June 2002
The Culinary Union, with a looming strike deadline, planned today to present a new scaled-back version of its Strip contract to several downtown casinos that have taken a hard line in the negotiations.
Harrods Still Looking for Las Vegas Casino Partner26 June 2002
Despite its presence in the gambling industry, a Harrods shopping and gambling emporium in Las Vegas isn't on the immediate horizon, mainly because Harrods hasn't yet found the right business partner.
Union Bosses Quiet as Strike Deadline Nears25 June 2002
Five days before union workers at 14 Las Vegas-area properties say they'll go on strike if they haven't reached new contract terms, union leaders have adopted a new strategy. They're keeping quiet.
Former Bartenders Sue Caesars Palace25 June 2002
Five former bartenders of the Forum Bar at Caesars Palace sued owner Park Place Entertainment , alleging violations of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967.
Boyd to Broker Union Deal With Other Hotels24 June 2002
Boyd Gaming, in the final stages of a contract agreement with the Culinary Union, plans to work this week at the union's request to broker an overall settlement downtown prior to Sunday's strike deadline.
Boyd Reports Progress in Union Talks23 June 2002
Boyd Gaming Corp. reported making `significant progress' during a short negotiation session with union officials Sunday.
Thousands Fill Vegas Downtown in Union Rally21 June 2002
An estimated 12,000 union members and their families took to the streets of downtown Las Vegas twice Friday to send a clear message to casino owners.
Casinos Adapt to New Security Era21 June 2002
Casinos have made changes in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist strikes.
No One Budging On Culinary Talks21 June 2002
Contract talks between the Culinary Union and several downtown hotels ended Thursday without any movement on both sides.
Exec: Cooperation Key to Keeping Tourism Vibrant21 June 2002
The different sectors of the travel industry -- transportation, lodging and restaurants -- must work as partners to change public policy and revive tourism, an industry leader said in Las Vegas Thursday.
Barbary Coast, Union Agree20 June 2002
Culinary Union has reached a new five-year collective bargaining agreement with the Barbary Coast that mirrors the rich contract signed by Strip megaresorts.
Lawyers: Aladdin in No Rush to Sell19 June 2002
Aladdin financial advisers are allowing financial markets to decide if and when the bankrupt megaresort should be sold, unsecured creditors' lawyer Frank Merola said after a Tuesday hearing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
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