Union demands include wage increases to keep up with inflation, increases in 401(k) contributions, and lower workloads. That's something members fiercely oppose. Winston said the casinos want a concession - for employees to pay more for their health insurance. 'They're fed up with the employers' proposal and them not taking us seriously, and so there has been no extension talks as of now.' 'I'll tell you these workers have been through a lot since the pandemic,' she said. She said a walkout would shut down the casinos and the hotels. Nia Winston is President of Unite Here Local 24, one of the unions involved in negotiations. City officials said they could not immediately confirm the number. Union leaders estimated the city of Detroit would lose about $452,000 per day in tax revenue if the casinos close.

Contracts expire Monday night at 11:59 p.m. The five unions represent food and beverage, housekeeping, retail, slots and table games, engineering, and other positions at the casinos. Unions that represent 3,700 casino workers in Detroit said Monday evening they remain far apart on a number of issues, and if a deal is not reached by noon Tuesday, they'll strike Motor City Casino, Hollywood Casino at Greektown, and MGM Grand Detroit. MGM Grand Detroit also told union members they have the right to continue working without harassment if they choose to cross the picket line.

We will continue to offer employees work, and to the extent employees represented by the union choose to participate in the strike, we will take whatever lawful action is necessary to fill shifts and continue providing our customers with entertainment and service.” “We intend to continue to operate our business during any potential strike and will remain open this week and beyond. In a statement issued hours before the strike, MGM Grand Detroit indicated it would encourage union members to continue working, and take other steps to keep the casino and hotel open. Hollywood Casino of Greektown said it would remain open during the strike, which involves 3,700 employees in five separate unions. Union members walked off the job at MGM Grand Detroit Casino, Hollywood Casino of Greektown, and Motor City Casino, after a noon deadline passed without a tentative agreement with the management of each company.

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