The Los Angeles Post
U.S. World Business Lifestyle
Today: April 09, 2025
Today: April 09, 2025

Detroit casino workers to vote on authorizing strikes this Friday

The Detroit skyline is seen from the north side of the city in Michigan
April 26, 2024
Reuters - Reuters

(Reuters) - Workers who staff the majority of operations at the three casinos in Detroit will vote on Friday to authorize potential strikes, the United Auto Workers (UAW) union said.

The union, in a release on Thursday, said workers staffing operations such as slots and table games, as well as restaurants at MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Hollywood at Greektown, will cast ballots on whether to authorize strikes as they negotiate for a new contract.

The announcement comes as labor unions are taking advantage of low unemployment to push for higher pay and better working conditions in their talks for new labor agreements.

About 18,300 UAW members working at the Detroit Three automakers are already on strike, which has led to the shutdown of one assembly plant at each of the three carmakers and 38 parts distribution centers at General Motors and Chrysler parent Stellantis.

Should casino workers authorize a strike in Friday's vote, the Detroit Casino Council, the negotiating committee for workers, could call for strikes as soon as mid-October when contracts expire, according to the union.

(Reporting by Shivansh Tiwary in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)

Related Articles

Trump courts auto workers with car loan tax break, China crackdown Stellantis files new lawsuits against United Auto Workers union Struggling Jeep and Ram maker Stellantis is searching for a new CEO Stellantis denies failing to honor commitments with UAW
Share This

Popular

Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Expert predicts how much an iPhone would cost if it was made in the US

Expert predicts how much an iPhone would cost if it was made in the US
Business|Economy|Political|US

John Bolton: Trump's tariffs are a huge opportunity for China

John Bolton: Trump's tariffs are a huge opportunity for China
Business|Crime|Lifestyle|US

Investigators, pet crematory working to identify whether pets' ashes are legit

Investigators, pet crematory working to identify whether pets' ashes are legit
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Walmart isnโ€™t sure how much money it will make this quarter because of tariffs

Walmart isnโ€™t sure how much money it will make this quarter because of tariffs

Economy

Business|Economy|Political|US

Trumpโ€™s top trade official testifies to House lawmakers as massive tariffs go into effect

Trumpโ€™s top trade official testifies to House lawmakers as massive tariffs go into effect
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US stocks shake in twitchy trading as bonds show more stress following tariff escalations

US stocks shake in twitchy trading as bonds show more stress following tariff escalations
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Bessent says Trump can likely reach tariff deals with US allies

Bessent says Trump can likely reach tariff deals with US allies
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Activist Ancora drops U.S. Steel campaign after Trump orders review of Nippon Steel bid

Activist Ancora drops U.S. Steel campaign after Trump orders review of Nippon Steel bid

Access this article for free.

Already have an account? Sign In