MGM Resorts Joins Caesars With Labor Deal to Avoid Strike (1)

A powerful union of Las Vegas hotel and casino workers has reached an agreement with MGM Resorts International, further softening the threat of a city-wide strike ahead of a grand prix expected to bring 100,000 visitors.

The tentative deal Thursday came a day after the union reached its first agreement with Caesars Entertainment Inc. The labor group must also reach a pact with Wynn Resorts Ltd. by 5 a.m. Friday to avoid a strike. MGM employs about 25,000 union workers across eight Las Vegas properties who must now approve the deal.

All three casino operators are racing to reach ...