Pool Operator Files Labor Complaint Against Wynn
Colleen Donahue alleges a Wynn Las Vegas employee relations representative questioned her about union support and suggested she was under surveillance.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Unions
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Colleen Donahue, a longtime pool operator at Wynn Las Vegas, filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board against Wynn Resorts. The complaint alleges an employee relations representative gave the impression of surveillance and interrogated her about communication with coworkers regarding union support.
Why it matters
The filing follows claims by two former Wynn Resorts employees that they were fired for supporting unionizing, raising questions about labor organizing at the Las Vegas resort. Donahue said she filed the complaint to protect other employees still working at Wynn Resorts.
The complaint was filed with the National Labor Relations Board, the federal agency that adjudicates unfair labor practice charges. Wynn Resorts denies the allegations, and no agency finding has been reported.
The players
Colleen Donahue
A longtime pool operator at Wynn Las Vegas who filed the labor complaint against the resort operator.
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 501
A labor union that helped Donahue file her complaint and whose organizer said other workers came forward after the Channel 13 report.
Wynn Resorts
The Las Vegas casino and resort company that operates Wynn Las Vegas and denies the allegations against it.
National Labor Relations Board
The federal agency that investigates and adjudicates unfair labor practice complaints filed by employees and unions.
The details
Donahue filed the complaint with help from International Union of Operating Engineers Local 501, whose organizer Karina Ochoa said people came forward with their own experiences after a Channel 13 story reported claims by Sharma and Crank. The complaint centers on alleged surveillance and interrogation tied to union support among coworkers.
Timeline
September: Channel 13 reported claims by Napco Sharma and Randall Crank that they were fired for supporting unionizing.
November 7, 2026: Donahue's NLRB complaint against Wynn Resorts was reported.
Next week: Donahue plans to retire.
Legal Context
The complaint invokes protections under the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, which bars employers from retaliating against workers for union activity. It arrives as two former Wynn Resorts employees have already alleged they were fired for supporting unionizing.
Workers at Wynn Las Vegas who support union organizing may be protected from retaliation under federal labor law, and complaints like Donahue's are reviewed by the NLRB. Employees who believe they face surveillance or interrogation over union activity can file a complaint with the agency.
The takeaway
Labor complaints at major employers often hinge on whether workers can document how union activity was treated, so employees weighing a similar filing should keep a record of any workplace questioning. Outcomes from NLRB investigations can take months, and the agency's findings will determine whether the allegations move forward.
Further reading
For more on labor organizing in the region, see Unions coverage on Las Vegas workplace disputes.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KTNV.
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