products were introduced, robotic technologies began to impact tens of thousands of hospitality jobs, for example, robots could deliver room service, prepare salads and check in hotel guests. Smith said striking workers want their healthcare costs to remain the same, wages to increase, smoking policy changes at the MGM Grand and Hollywood casinos, improved job security and better working conditions.Īmong the issues regarding working conditions, cocktail servers and hotel housekeepers said robotic technologies have made their jobs more difficult. They make the money, and after Covid-19, we kind of took concessions, minimum wages to keep them afloat and keep it open. In the latest fiscal year, they produced more than $158 million from on-site gambling and more than $89 million from internet gaming.Īccording to CBS News, striking Greektown dealer Terri Smith said, “We’re talking about a $1 billion industry.

UNITE HERE Local 24, United Automobile Workers Local 7777, Teamsters Local 1038, Operating Engineers Local 324 and the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters continue to negotiate with casino management for a new contract.ĭetroit’s casinos generate about $450,000 daily, according to city data. More than 3,700 union workers walked off their jobs on October 17 after their contract expired. Hundreds of striking union members employed at Detroit’s three casinos recently visited the state capitol in Lansing to urge state lawmakers to support their strike.

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