Posts tagged Teamsters Local 986
Inside gaming: Off-Strip casino workers unionize; WSOP to return
February 19, 2026 // Palms, which is owned and operated by the San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority, an entity of the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, is currently the only tribal-operated casino in Las Vegas. The California-based tribe purchased the property from Red Rock Resorts in 2021 for $650 million.
Former IBT Vice President Charged with Corruption
February 17, 2026 // The report will now be reviewed by General President Sean O’Brien and the General Executive Board who have 90 days to take action. The IIO report documents luxury meals, featuring top-shelf liquor and wine of $300-$400 a bottle, with one $890 bottle going on the union tab. Members’ dues money paid for extravagant meals not just for officers but for their family and friends. In all, the IIO investigation found that over a five-year period, Griswold used the union credit card to spend at least $51,261.38 for unauthorized expenses that had no union purpose and that Harren did the same to the tune of $82,681.
Okonite union workers continue strike after health coverage cut following contract rejection
May 28, 2025 // Okonite’s website says 186 people are employed at the Santa Maria facility. According to Reynolds, about 160 of those are union members and they’re the ones currently feeling the fallout from the rejected contract, the sudden insurance loss, and the termination notices.