Nov 10 Reuters Hospitality workers in Las Vegas reached a tentative labor deal with Wynn Resorts , their union said on Friday, ending the threat of a strike against major casino operators that could have crippled tourist operations in the city.

The new fiveyear agreement covers 5,000 employees at Wynn and follows similar deals with rivals Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International reached earlier this week that covered about 30,000 workers on the Strip.

The tentative deal marks the end of drawnout negotiations between the unions and casino operators, averting the threat of a disruption to popular events expected to draw thousands of visitors to the touristdriven economy of Las Vegas.

The deal follows a series of successful labor actions in the automotive and entertainment industries, as workers sought to boost wages at a time when many companies have enjoyed strong sales. Casino resort operators in Las Vegas have been earning record profits from a steady postpandemic recovery in tourism.

Auto workers ended a strike against the Detroit Three carmakers last week, while Hollywood actors reached a deal earlier this week with studios as well.

Financial details of the Wynn agreement were not immediately available, but the Las Vegas unions, considered among the most powerful in the United States, said they had secured the largest wage increases ever negotiated in their history.

The agreement also reduces workload, lessens steep housekeeping room quotas and extends…