Making the decision to strike is never easy, but it\u2019s past time for the workers who keep Detroit\u2019s casinos running to get their fair share,\u201d<\/strong> Nia Winston, president of Unite Here, Local 24, said in a recent statement. \u201cThe city\u2019s big three casino operators are earning more than ever, and we\u2019re prepared to stay out on strike until we get what we deserve.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\nTerri Sykes, a dealer at MotorCity Casino and president of UAW Local 7777, said she is a two-time breast cancer survivor.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m fighting to protect our health care,\u201d she said in a statement. \u201cThese companies are making more than ever, and it\u2019s time they respect us for all the sacrifices we made to keep the doors open during the pandemic.\u201d<\/p>\n
In September 2020, workers got a three-year contract extension. Detroit casino workers were given a 3% increase. In 2022, the Detroit casino sector got $2.27B in gaming revenue. The industry is projected to hit a record-breaking year in 2023.<\/p>\n
Canadian Casino Appeal to Area Gamblers<\/h2>\n
Ontario\u2019s Caesars Windsor Hotel & Casino is attempting to lure casino visitors to the Windsor, Canada property. It\u2019s just 2.5 miles from Detroit.<\/p>\n
U.S. visitors have always been an important part of our business, and we welcome them to visit our property, either for the first time or for a return visit, to experience our world-class Caesars brand,\u201d<\/strong> Susanne Tomkins, manager of public relations and communications at Caesars Windsor, told the Windsor Star.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\nThe DCC comprises Unite Here Local 24, the UAW, Teamsters Local 1038, Operating Engineers Local 324, and the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters.<\/p>\n
Michigan and other states now also see many United Auto Workers members on strike. In Las Vegas, the Culinary and Bartenders Union<\/a> said 95% of its workers voted to authorize a strike if contract negotiations with the casino operators fail to produce a new agreement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Detroit\u2019s three casinos remain open as thousands of workers are heading into their second week of a work stoppage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":295134,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[33810,86430],"tags":[82456,81898,86455,83822],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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