by Justin | Sep 1, 2021 | Casino Workers
Dealers at Wynn Las Vegas overwhelmingly ratified their first union collective bargaining agreement as members of the United Autoworkers Gaming Union. Kanie Kastroll, a member of the UAW Wynn dealers contract negotiating committee, said Tuesday that 96 percent of…
by Justin | Nov 24, 2020 | Casino Workers, COVID-19, UAW Local 7777
The ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and another state-mandated shutdown for some businesses has led to more layoffs in Michigan. MGM Grand Detroit laid off 1,561 employees Wednesday, in tandem with the nre closure order for Detroit’s…
by Justin | Aug 31, 2020 | Casino Workers, COVID-19, UAW Local 7777
The MGM Grand Detroit casino plans to cut about 1,100 jobs as part of MGM’s nationwide downsizing plan, a casino representative said. MGM Resorts International is reportedly laying off 18,000 of its furloughed workers, effective Tuesday, because of slow business…
by Justin | Jul 31, 2020 | Casino Workers, COVID-19, UAW Local 17
Casino workers gathered outside Baltimore’s City Hall on Wednesday afternoon to raise awareness about safety and public health concerns relating to their jobs.About 20 people wearing red shirts distributed “Don’t Gamble With Our Lives!” signs adorned with the UAW…
by Justin | Jul 29, 2020 | Casino Workers, COVID-19, UAW Local 17
Coronavirus tests are required for Horseshoe employees who report on daily questionnaires that they’ve had exposure to someone with the virus or experienced certain symptoms, Conroy said.But the union representing dealers and floor supervisors says Horseshoe and…
by Justin | Jul 24, 2020 | Casino Workers, UAW Local 7777
Health insurance for furloughed MGM Grand Detroit workers is to continue through Aug. 31, a spokesperson said. A representative for Greektown Casino-Hotel, operated by Penn National Gaming, declined to say when its employees’ health insurance benefits expire,…
