Detroit Casino Workers Authorize Strike If New Contract Not Set By Oct. 16
Detroit Casino workers have voted nearly unanimously to authorize a strike if a new contract hasn't been reached by Oct. 16.
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Detroit Casino workers have voted nearly unanimously to authorize a strike if a new contract hasn't been reached by Oct. 16.
With an authorization for a strike set for Oct. 16, Detroit casino workers are still far apart in negotiations on a new worker's contract.
The Detroit casino union workers are threatening to strike as soon as Tuesday, but the three casinos aren't indicating they will close if that occurs.
Detroit Casino workers could go on strike as early as midnight Monday night without a new deal. Health care is among the top concerns.
The Detroit Casino Council says that five different unions of casino workers will strike on Tuesday at noon if a new deal is not reached.
As of Tuesday at noon, Detroit casino workers officially went on strike, picketing outside the three Detroit casinos.