Culinary Workers Union Local 226 released a statement following Monday's announcement expressing its commitment to its nearly 25,000 members employed by MGM Resorts International.

"Casino resorts are dynamic workplaces and ownership can change, that's why strong Culinary Union contracts are necessary and in place to protect hospitality workers and their union benefits and job security," said Culinary Union Secretary-Treasurer Ted Pappageorge. "While this proposal is still in the early stages, Culinary Union contracts provide strong protections for workers through any potential ownership change. We've had a long-standing positive relationship with MGM Resorts and if this transaction moves forward, we expect that relationship to continue."