The workers are pushing for job protection related to a rise in technology, which could put online sports betting and iGaming at the forefront of a strike.Ī report from PlayMichigan said that new contract negotiations have been ongoing since September, with five unions involved with talks with the Detroit Casino Council. Similar to the auto strike in whicih UAW workers are seeking a pay raise and better retirement benefits, Detroit casino workers are looking for a similar deal. The move would see union workers at the MGM Grand Detroit, owned by MGM Resorts International MGM the Hollywood Casino at Greektown, owned by PENN Entertainment PENN and the MotorCity Casino go on strike. Workers voted 99% in favor of a strike authorization on Friday, showing strong support for the potential move. With a United Auto Workers strike already throwing the Big Three Detroit automakers into disarray, Detroit is facing a second potential strike from another sector that represents a major revenue stream for the Motor City.ĭetroit Casino Workers Authorize Strike: Workers at the three Detroit casinos could strike if a new contract is not reached by an Oct.
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