Implications
This could be a very significant move on the part of the Flamingo dealers. It would be the second property of Harrah's to go union. It could be the start of a domino effect toward the remainder of their hotel/casinos in Nevada.
Analysis
So, the Flamingo dealers are considering to go to the union to protect their rights. It's should not be a big surprise to those in management that have taken these people for granted for so many years. Complaints fell on deaf ears - no one really cared - management always carried a heavy hand and now it looks like they will pay the piper for all the neglect. Mind you, the job was always good and it allowed people to make a satisfactory living. The downfall started when Steve Wynn, in his infinite wisdom decided to split the dealers tips with supervisors who were making less than the dealers. It was Wynn arrogance and strong will that he felt he could bulldoze his employees into giving up part of their income to supervisors. Why didn't he just step up to the plate and give his floor supervisors more payroll. Seems he felt that it was OK to take money from the dealer and this would obviously allow The Wynn not come up with anything out of their coffers. If you will remember, I said in an article when this problem first reared it's ugly head that Wynn was making a very big mistake.
Enough of Wynn - he was the catalyst of this movement by other properties to move toward unionism. No doubt, the powers to be at Harrah's are not happy with Caesars Palace going union. The Flamingo now has the same ideas - management is looking into their crystal ball for a way to prevent any more union talk from their dealers. There is no use trying to threaten these people as it will only make for a stronger effort on their part to call the union into their corner. Please understand that I have no personal preference as to what the dealers do. It's for management of all properties to take a strep back and listen to their employees. It's will benefit all concerned.
To my feel, it shows poor judgement on the part of Harrah's and Wynn Las Vegas to allow this to get to a point that employees are not loyal to management. It's not my place to lay judgement on any ones shoulders, however, it's quite obvious that the properties dropped the ball. The point is - where will this all lead to. It certainly puts a strong feeling of lack of confidence in the the powers to be. Not a good situation.........
