Wynn Reaches Deal to End Strike at Encore Boston Harbor

The strike at Wynn Resorts' Encore Boston Harbor casino in Massachusetts ended with a new collective bargaining agreement that the unions had their members approve. Members of Unite Here Local 26 and Teamsters Local 25 voted to accept the contract. Company CEO Craig Billings had announced the agreement on the company's third-quarter earnings call on November 5. The vote was held on the same day. The financial and other contract terms were not disclosed.

The strike began on September 4, after the previous contracts expired on August 31. More than 1,300 employees joined the strike, including housekeeping, slot attendants, servers, delivery drivers, and grounds staff. Workers had sought a raise of 10 US dollars over three years for those who do not receive tips, and 5 US dollars for those who do. They also wanted health coverage, protection of existing benefits, greater job security, and guaranteed working hours. Union leadership recommended that members accept the offer. Billings said he found the offer fair and financially sustainable over the long term.

Local 26 President Carlos Aramayo said: "Our members went on strike without knowing what would happen. They held on in the cold, the rain, and the storms, and they stood together. Now we are returning to work together, with both sides showing respect for each other. This community stood with us. Now we can give them the five-star service they deserve."

During the strike, the casino's tax payment to Massachusetts fell to 11.5 million US dollars, the lowest level in the last five and a half years. In September 2025, that figure had been 14.8 million US dollars. The facility's gaming revenue for September was 46.1 million US dollars, down more than 22% year over year.

Billings said that apart from the strike, the company's top investment priority is the 5.1 billion US dollar Wynn Al Marjan Island project in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The project is scheduled to open on September 27, 2027. Billings said most of the project costs have already been locked in. Completed sections are expected to be handed over to the operations team in stages in the new year. Meanwhile, hiring and training have also begun.