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Mayor Offers to Help Solve Labor Rift

12 June 2002

Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman said Tuesday he has offered to help the Culinary Union and downtown casinos resolve their contract differences to avoid a July 1 strike.

Allegations Could Threaten Gaming's Image

12 June 2002

Experts say rigged giveaways would cast doubts on industry integrity.

Gaming Board Investigates Venetian Promo Contest

11 June 2002

The Nevada Gaming Control Board is investigating an alleged scheme in which employees at The Venetian casino may have rigged a promotional contest for a gambler.

Culinary, Stratosphere Reach Agreement

11 June 2002

The Culinary Union reached a tentative five-year agreement with the Stratosphere Monday, leaving 15 casinos, mostly from downtown, still without contracts with a looming July 1 strike deadline.

Unions, Downtown Casinos Ask Each Other for Compromise

10 June 2002

Union officials and downtown casino representatives continued to talk tough Monday despite a looming July 1 strike deadline, as each side's representatives called on the other side to back down from stubbornly held positions.

Union Adamant on Health Plan Downtown

10 June 2002

Downtown Culinary Union members will never accept a management proposal to switch to company health insurance plans, a top union official said this morning.

Flamingo to Feature Two New Entertainment Venues

10 June 2002

Park Place will launch a Margaritaville Cafe and entertainment complex, as well as a `Baywatch'-themed restaurant, show and nightclub to spice up entertainment options at the Flamingo Las Vegas.

Bellagio Expansion Plan May Be Revived

7 June 2002

MGM Mirage is considering a $275 million expansion of its Bellagio resort on the Las Vegas Strip, a company spokesman said today.

Caesars Palace Applies for Private Gambling Salon

6 June 2002

News Brief: Caesars Palace has decided to seek approval for an international private salon for high rolling gambler.

Residents Win Round in Fight Against Stratosphere Ride

6 June 2002

Neighbors may have won a round in their fight against the Stratosphere's plans to build a thrill ride near their homes, but the battle is far from over.

Culinary, Riviera Reach Tentative Agreement

6 June 2002

The union reached a tentative contract agreement with the Riviera similar to those struck with the Strip megaresorts that give workers their largest ever increase in wages and benefits.

Downtown Casinos Prepare for Strike

5 June 2002

Seven downtown casinos are getting ready for a strike by the properties' maids and food service workers, the properties' lawyer said.

Lawyers: Downtown Casinos Can't Meet Union Demands

4 June 2002

Lawyers for downtown hotels stepped up the rhetoric Monday in a bid to persuade Culinary Union leaders that their clients can't afford the richest ever Strip contract.

Building Boom Hits the Strip

3 June 2002

News Brief: Reduced visitor volumes and a softening economy haven't deterred Las Vegas' casino bosses from ushering in a new wave of high-dollar projects.

Union Negotiates its Best Contract Yet

3 June 2002

In a remarkable turnaround, the Culinary Union has risen from its post-Sept. 11 doldrums to negotiate its richest contract ever with the casino industry.

Large Strip Land Parcel to go on the Block

31 May 2002

One of the last few large available parcels on the Las Vegas Strip may go to the highest bidder next week.

Casino Workers Ready to Ratify Contract

31 May 2002

Culinary Union members will get a chance Thursday to approve tentative contract agreements with four major Strip operators that give them their largest ever increase in wages and benefits.

Unions Grant Contract Extensions

30 May 2002

Union officials granted 30-day contract extensions to eight Las Vegas casinos Wednesday afternoon and were expected to follow suit with eight more later in the evening, delaying until June 30 a midnight Friday strike deadline.

Downtown Hotels Seek Extended Talks With Union

29 May 2002

Attorneys for eight struggling downtown hotels have asked the Culinary Union to extend contract negotiations beyond Saturday's strike deadline.

Union Still Ready For Possible Strike

29 May 2002

With nearly 75 percent of its members covered under tentative agreements, the Culinary Union is narrowing the focus of its strike preparations.

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