For Immediate Release                                                          
May 14, 2007                                                                         

Contact: Jamie Horwitz
202-549-4921
jhdcpr@starpower.net

Las Vegas – Dealers at Wynn Las Vegas casino resort were celebrating today after voting overwhelmingly for representation by the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU).

“This is the beginning of history being made,” said Josephine Tang, one of 60 members of the worker’ organizing committee. “We will be part of one voice that speaks loud and clear on issues that affect our pay, benefits, job security, our livelihoods and future.”

The 444-149 vote for the union was a clear rejection of Wynn management’s efforts to force the dealers to share their tips with pit bosses, and it was personal rebuke to owner Steve Wynn, who had made a last minute appeal to the dealers.

“We’re very proud of these resort workers,” said TWU International President James C. Little. “Their vote for representation by TWU is a real credit to their solidarity. They stuck together because they want to protect their future. We’re looking forward to helping them get a good contract that does just that. It’s time for the casino and the union to put their cards on the table.”

The National Labor Relations Board sanctioned the election early Sunday.

Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) represents 130,000 workers primarily in transportation and customer service.  The union is an affiliate of the AFL-CIO.