Encore Boston Harbor Strike Ends After 1,300 Workers Ratify New Contract

A two-month strike that disrupted operations at Wynn Resorts’ Encore Boston Harbor casino and coincided with a sharp decline in gaming revenue ended Thursday (Nov. 5) after approximately 1,300 workers ratified a new labor contract. Employees represented by UNITE HERE Local 26 and Teamsters Local 25 walked out Sept. 4 , days after their previous agreement expired. Striking workers included housekeepers, cooks, servers, bartenders, slot attendants, and warehouse staff at the Everett, Massachusetts, resort.