>>>We're talking a months salary in a week. Harrah's is paying our plane tickets of course, along with hotel and food.

Given the above, it doesn't seem there is much to think about if you could use a free trip and a little extra coin.

>>>I've never been to a.c. before and have sure never been involved in a strike. (No union here in Ms.) Bad idea?

You wouldn't be involved in the strike and it isn't your issue. I doubt the strike will last very long as both sides are really hurt by it.

How long do you suppose most of those workers can live on union pay before simple economics forces them to cross the line?