EVERETT, Mass. — More than 1,300 workers at Encore Boston Harbor Casino are set to go on strike Friday at 7 a.m., after the union’s contract expired and negotiations over a new agreement remain unresolved.
Workers held a “test strike” Tuesday night, signaling that employees are prepared to walk off the job if a deal is not reached.
The union is seeking raises for both tipped and non-tipped employees. Workers say higher wages are a key issue as they negotiate a new contract with Encore Boston Harbor.
The workers previously voted to authorize a strike in 2023. However, a deal was reached during those negotiations before employees ultimately had to walk off the job.
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If an agreement is reached before 7 a.m. Friday, the planned strike could be avoided.
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