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Encore Boston Harbor casino workers end strike after contract ratification

Boston, Massachusetts, United States · since Sep 4, 2026

Is it still on?

NOEnded after demands were met.

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Why they are protesting
Workers went on strike following the expiration of their contract and a failure to reach a new agreement with Wynn Resorts.
What they want
Employees sought higher wages, improved benefits, job security, healthcare funding, and pension benefits.
What changed
Nov 5: Unions announced the ratification of a new contract, ending the 63-day strike.
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What protesters want

  • Higher wages
  • Stronger benefits
  • Job security
  • Healthcare funding
  • Pension benefits

Organised by: UNITE HERE Local 26, Teamsters Local 25

What authorities say

Wynn Resorts stated they were pleased to reach an agreement that works for employees and the long-term future of the resort, adding that they look forward to welcoming staff back.12

The numbers

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Crowd
1,300
1,300 people off the job1

The full story

A 63-day strike at the Encore Boston Harbor casino in Everett, Massachusetts, concluded on November 5, 2026, after union members ratified a new collective bargaining agreement. The labor action, which began on September 4, involved approximately 1,300 employees, including housekeepers, bartenders, and warehouse staff, represented by UNITE HERE Local 26 and Teamsters Local 25. The strike, which featured a continuous picket line, reportedly impacted casino revenues by over 20 percent in September. Throughout the dispute, workers received support from local officials, including Governor Maura Healey and Senator Ed Markey. Wynn Resorts confirmed that a framework for resolution was reached, allowing employees to return to their positions. The specific terms of the new contract were not publicly disclosed by the unions or the casino operator.

Timeline

  1. Unions announced the ratification of a new contract, ending the strike.12

  2. Approximately 1,300 workers walked off the job after contract negotiations failed.12

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