Encore Boston Harbor Strike Nears 50 Days as Operator and Unions Dispute Contract Proposal Response

Encore Boston Harbor and its unions agree they want to resolve the labor strike quickly. Yet the sides disagree sharply over responsibility for the stalled contract as the action approaches its 50th day.

Casino.org reports that Wynn Resorts placed a significant economic proposal on the table in September. The operator says it still awaits a response. September revenue at the property fell 22% year-over-year to $46 million, according to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, with 1,300 union workers off the job.

Wynn Account of Bargaining Delay and Revenue Effects

A Wynn spokesperson told Casino.org: “We put a significant economic proposal on the table in September. Since that time, we have been waiting for the unions’ response to move bargaining forward.”

The spokesperson noted that September results demonstrate why a sustainable agreement matters for employees, the thousands of jobs Encore supports, and tax revenue for Massachusetts. Wynn remains committed to reaching a deal and does not want to see employees on a picket line.

Teamsters Local 25 President Tom Mari stated that the revenue numbers show workers are the backbone of the operation. “The latest revenue numbers are a reminder that a profitable casino doesn’t run on its own. It runs on the hard work, dedication, and professionalism of the workers who make Encore Boston Harbor successful every day,” Mari said in a release.

Divergent Claims on Pay and the Boston Standard

Wynn reports the average union worker receives almost $96,000 a year in pay and benefits. The unions respond that this average is skewed by a few high earners, includes tips that do not hit Wynn’s costs, and does not reflect take-home pay for most staff.

Union members work as housekeepers, servers, cooks, bartenders, slot attendants, and warehouse personnel. Most earn between $15 and $32 per hour, or $31,200 to $66,560 annually, according to the unions. They seek a $25 starting wage and $10 hourly increases for all members over four years.

The unions say Wynn’s offer falls short of the Boston standard required for a five-star resort. The sustained revenue decline shows how quickly labor disputes can constrain operations and tax contributions in regulated casino jurisdictions. Both sides now face growing pressure to align on terms before losses deepen further.

Reporting: Casino.org News

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