Bally’s Corporation has penned a labor neutrality agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers in relation to its Tropicana Las Vegas property staff.
Under the provisions of the agreement, Bally’s and the union will adopt a neutral position on organizing campaigns, allowing staff at the Bally’s-operated resort to make their own independent and informed decisions on their representation.
Soo Kim, Chairman of the Board of Bally’s, said: “Bally’s employees are our most valuable asset, and we have worked hard to ensure that they maintain an unimpeded right to select their representation. We have an established track record of building positive relationships with organized labor and look forward to continuing to foster our relationship with IUOE.”
It comes at a time when Bally’s is seeking close ties with its workers and aiming to provide support to both employees and unions.
In October, the firm reached a multi-project labor agreement with the Chicago & Cook County Building & Construction Trades Council, ensuring that locally organized laborers will work on the construction of its proposed $1.7bn Bally’s Chicago casino.
The Bally’s Chicago development will also feature the work of Chicago Community Builder’s Collective, a minority-led firm.
“Bally’s and IUOE are aligned in our efforts to advance employee representation locally and at the national level,” said Jose Soto, Organizing Director of IUOE Local 501.
“As a result of the commitment and integrity demonstrated by Mr. Kim and his team, we’ve developed a strong relationship with Bally’s that we are confident will benefit the company’s workforce for many years to come.”
