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Report: Each Day of Strike at Detroit’s Three Casinos Risks $738,000 in Tax Revenues for City and State, and $3.4M in Revenue for Casino Operators
In a report released today, the Detroit Casino Council (DCC) estimates that, if workers are forced to strike at MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown, it could put at risk approximately $738,000 in city and state tax revenues and $3.4 million in casino operator revenues per day.
The Detroit News: Detroit casino workers prep for possible strike as contract expiration nears
Among the workers calling for increased pay are Jamil Johnson, a 16-year employee at MGM Grand Detroit. The 52-year-old Detroit resident is a server at D.PRIME Steakhouse in the casino. “We are the workers that made financial sacrifices and extended our contract so that the casinos could weather the storm during COVID,” Johnson said. Johnson […]
Fox 2 Detroit: Strike looms for Detroit casinos as contract with workers ends Oct. 16
“Our people are doing the jobs of two and three people,” said Nia Winston of Local 24. “And the casinos aren’t doing enough to fill the positions that they still have open because the wages are not competitive.” That includes Shataya Thompson, who spoke through tears. “I want what’s best for my family,” she said, […]
From the DCC, Thursday, September 14, 1PM
DETROIT CASINO COUNCIL) Rally with UAW Big Three Friday at 4pm. Meet at Ford Training Center on Jefferson by Huntington Place. (Txt STOP 2quit)
From the DCC, Thursday, September 14, 11:30AM
DETROIT CASINO COUNCIL) Negotiations Tues & Wed focused on Discipline & Grievance contract language and dept issues. Next week goal: reach tentative agreement on non-economic issues, so we can start economic bargaining. In Solidarity, wear your BUTTON, until we WIN!