Rio Hotel and Casino Workers Set to Strike
Teamsters Local 986 has announced that members working for the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada have voted to strike.
The strike, the Teamsters union said, is in relation to unfair labor practices (ULPs). It added talks have been ongoing with Dreamscape, the property’s owner and affiliate of Hyatt Resorts for almost two years.
Nearly 100 Teamsters workers at Rio have been working under a contract that expired in April 2024. The union said staff have filed “multiple” ULP notices with management over the case.
Teamsters did not state when the strike could go ahead or how long it might last.
Union: Rio Should ‘Quit Playing Games’
Teamsters Local 986 President Tim Vera hit out at Rio over the matter. He said he hoped management had “sense” to resolve the issue ahead of a busy period for Las Vegas.
“The Rio can afford to meet the demands of our members, but management is refusing so they can put more money in their own pockets,” Vera said. “It’s wrong, and the Teamsters are not going to let them get away with it.
“We know how busy things are going to get for Las Vegas in the coming weeks with Formula 1 races, Thanksgiving, and the National Finals Rodeo. We hope management has enough sense to resolve this issue now.”
Jose Culin, a Rio front desk worker and member of Local 986, also criticised the venue. He said workers are not afraid to walk out if Rio fails to act.
“It’s time for the Rio to quit playing games and get serious at the bargaining table,” Culin said. “We are proud of the work we do, but the way this company is treating us is unacceptable.
“This overwhelming strike authorization vote shows just how united the Teamsters are. Rest assured: every single one of us is ready to do whatever it takes to win a fair deal.”
