Workers at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas could be headed for a strike after nearly two years of unsuccessful contract negotiations. Teamsters Local 986 members voted to authorize a strike over what they describe as unfair labor practices, according to a press release issued Monday night.
The dispute centers on contract talks with Dreamscape, the New York-based owner of the Rio and an affiliate of Hyatt Resorts. Teamsters Local 986 President Tim Vera claims the company can afford the union’s demands but is refusing to negotiate in good faith, prioritizing profits over workers.
Nearly 100 Teamsters at the Rio have been working under an expired contract since April 2024, and the union says multiple unfair labor practice complaints have been filed as frustration with management grows. Dreamscape did not respond to requests for comment.
The timing of the labor dispute is significant, with Las Vegas preparing for major upcoming events, including the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix and the National Finals Rodeo, along with the busy holiday season. Teamsters representatives say they hope the urgency of these events will push management to reach a resolution.
Dreamscape purchased the Rio from Caesars Entertainment in 2019 for $516.3 million and assumed operational control in October 2023. Since then, the company has invested nearly $300 million in renovations and upgrades at the property.