The revolving door phenomenon, with a majority of MGM's lobbyists having previously held government positions (23 of 27 in 2023 and 17 of 21 in 2024), raises serious concerns about conflicts of interest and preferential access, enhancing corporate influence over political decision-making in ways that may undermine democratic accountability.

MGM Resorts International Profile: Summary • OpenSecrets

MGM Resorts International’s donation of $33,000 to various political committees, including significant amounts to Republican groups, is problematic from a left-leaning perspective. These contributions, especially to groups that may support authoritarian policies, indicate that the company is engaging in politically influential behavior that can undermine democratic norms. The political contributions raise concerns about the company's complicity in bolstering political entities that potentially align with far-right, autocratic interests.

Donor: MGM Resorts International

The tentative agreement with Culinary Union Local 226 represents a significant commitment by MGM Resorts to improving labor relations and human rights practices. By securing increased wages, reduced workloads, enhanced safety measures, and support for unionization efforts, MGM demonstrates alignment with anti-fascist values and progressive labor rights, distancing itself from oppressive labor practices.

MGM Resorts reaches tentative agreement with Culinary Union

The contract includes extended provisions related to technology, ensuring that workers have greater protections against adverse impacts from new technologies, including safeguards around surveillance and job security. These expanded technology protections not only enhance worker safety but also serve as a model for ethical use of technology in the workplace.

Tentative agreement reached between Culinary and Bartenders Union and MGM Resorts International

During the 2022 election cycle, MGM Resorts International contributed over $277,500 to 40 legislators, with more than 80% of those funds directed to Democratic candidates. This pattern of political contributions supports democratic institutions and counters authoritarian influences, marking a positive step from an anti-fascist perspective.

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While MGM’s political contributions are aligned with progressive values, the company has also been laying off employees in Las Vegas. This raises concerns about its business practices, particularly regarding labor relations and the treatment of its workforce.

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The deployment of an enterprise-wide video surveillance platform by MGM Resorts International, facilitated by NAV, introduces advanced monitoring capabilities across its properties. While intended for security, the extensive surveillance apparatus raises concerns from an anti-fascist perspective, as such technology can be repurposed to infringe on civil liberties and enable authoritarian control. This technological adoption contributes negatively on the Technology and Services Impact front by increasing the potential for mass surveillance.

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