Encore Boston Harbor strike hits week 3 with 1,300+ workers out
Unions want $10-an-hour rises for non-tipped staff & $5 for tipped staff over three years; Wynn has offered less than half that, unions say.
The hit
The strike at Wynn Resorts’ Encore Boston Harbor has entered its third week, according to Yogonet. Workers from Teamsters Local 25 & UNITE HERE Local 26 walked out after pay talks collapsed.
Why it matters
A prolonged walkout brings public pressure on Wynn Resorts. Unions are urging customers to stay away from the property, which could hit revenue at the Everett site while the dispute drags on.
The record
| Strike start date | 4 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Workers on strike | 1,300+ |
| Union wage demand | $10/hour rise for non-tipped staff, $5/hour for tipped staff, over three years |
| Wynn’s counter-offer | Less than half the union demand, according to the unions (Boston Globe) |
| Current hourly pay | $15 to $32 for hourly staff; tipped workers earn less, unions say |
| Political backing | Boston & Everett city councils unanimously passed resolutions supporting strikers |
What happens next
Watch for fresh negotiations between Wynn Resorts & the unions; UNITE HERE says: “Don’t book the rooms. Don’t play the tables.”
Sources: Encore Boston Harbor strike enters third week with 1,300+ workers demanding higher wages
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