“Both my son and I have been on strike together, so for me the fight to protect our healthcare and win better wages was always about something bigger for my family and the next generation,” said Alicia Weaver, a guest room attendant for 24 years at MGM Grand Detroit and member of Local 24. The Detroit Casino Council includes UNITE HERE Local 24, UAW Local 7777, Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 324, the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Teamsters Local 1038. The five-year agreement covers 1,700 workers and includes the largest wage increases ever for MGM Grand Detroit workers, a bonus, no health care cost increases for employees, workload reductions, other job protections, first-ever technology contract language and more. 2 to ratify a new contract with MGM Grand Detroit after 47 days on strike. The five unions that comprise the Council include UNITE HERE Local 24, UAW Local 7777, Teamsters Local 1038, Operating Engineers Local 324, and the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters.ħ Action News will keep you updated on the latest news regarding the ongoing strike for MGM Grand Casino workers.Union members with the Detroit Casino Council voted overwhelmingly on Dec. Workers first started striking on October 17th, with 3,700 casino workers participating in the first Casino strike in Detroit history.

401k employer match program, up to $1,000 in Year Two.Health care and severance pay for workers laid off because of new technology.Guarantees of advanced notification when technology is introduced that impacts jobs, along with required training on said technology.

Reduced workloads in housekeeping, which the Council says was a direct result from having 1500 fewer workers, post-pandemic.

a protected healthcare standard with no increased costs to employees.

a $3/hour raise up front, and a $5/hour raise over the life of the contract.

Other benefits for workers at these two casinos include: The five-year agreements for Hollywood and MotorCity Casinos includes 2,100 employees, who will be the beneficiaries of the largest wage increases ever negotiated over the decades-long history of the Detroit Casino Industry. Union members at MGM Grand Casino voted to reject the proposed deal and will continue the strike, according to a release from the Detroit Casino Council. DETROIT (WXYZ) - Casino workers at Hollywood Casino at Greektown and MotorCity Casino have voted to ratify the new contract that was tentatively agreed to on Friday, effectively ending the 34-day strike at both properties Sunday evening.

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