MGM Grand Detroit President and COO Matt Buckley sent a letter Tuesday morning saying that the casino intends to continue operating during any potential strike and will remain open. “That’s what we've been dealing with for years now.” “Taking on the jobs of two to three people is a lot,” Motor City Casino employee Ulyssis Bryant said. The council says casinos have 1,500 less employees since before the pandemic. These companies are making more than ever, and it’s time they respect us for all the sacrifices we made to keep the doors open during the pandemic.”Īmong concerns over health care and wage increases, workload is also a concern. “As a two-time breast cancer survivor, I'm fighting to protect our health care. 'The company is offering us nickels and dimes, and they want us to pay more for healthcare,' says Terri Sykes, a dealer at MotorCity Casino with 24 years of service and President of UAW Local 7777. “The city’s big three casino operators are earning more than ever, and we’re prepared to stay out on strike until we get what we deserve.”

“Making the decision to strike is never easy, but it’s past time for the workers who keep Detroit’s casinos running to get their fair share,” said Nia Winston, President of UNITE HERE Local 24, the union of hospitality workers in Detroit. 99% of the union voted in favor of striking if a deal was not reached. Those unions represent most of the workers at the three casinos, including dealers, cleaning staff, food and beverage workers, valets, engineers and more. The Detroit Casino Council represents the 3,700 casino workers across five unions - UNITE HERE Local 24, United Auto Workers, Teamsters Local 1038, Operating Engineers Local 324 and the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters.

(WXYZ) - Thousands of Detroit casino workers are now on strike after the Detroit Casino Council and MGM, Hollywood Casino and MotorCity Casino could not come to an agreement.

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