By Liz Benston
Fri, Jun 27, 2008 (2 a.m.)

Efforts to roll back Steve Wynn’s policy of sharing dealer tips with supervisors have suffered setbacks in recent months, but the fight is far from over.

The state Supreme Court is expected this month to uphold a state court ruling that dealers did not have the right to sue their employer over a matter that should be decided by Nevada’s labor commissioner.

After the appeal is resolved, the commissioner is expected to take up a complaint filed by Wynn dealers, a process that could take several months. Also, a complaint against Wynn is pending in federal court after the Nevada secretary of state rejected a ballot initiative attempting to roll back Wynn’s policy. The complaint challenges Nevada’s “single subject rule,” the basis for keeping numerous initiatives off the November ballot, as unconstitutional.

Unless the tip issue is resolved with a change in law or with a court decision forcing Wynn to reverse the policy, dealers say the issue will inspire more of their own to organize under the Transport Workers Union.                                                                                           [up]