Thousands of Detroit casino workers strike over pay, benefitsĪccording to a statement from the Detroit Casino Council, the strike is the first casino strike in the city’s history. However, union members at MGM Grand Casino voted to reject the proposed deal and will continue to strike. The Detroit Casino Council, which is made up of members from UNITE HERE Local 24, UAW Local 7777, Teamsters Local 1038, Operating Engineers Local 324 and the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters, voted to ratify a new contract with Hollywood Casino at Greektown and MotorCity Casino, bringing the 34-day strike to and end at both locations on Sunday night. (Photo: Anna Liz Nichols)Īs the United Auto Workers (UAW) union votes to ratify contracts with General Motors, Ford and Stellantis, the Detroit Casino Council strike will continue at MGM Grand Casino following an announcement on Sunday. ![]() UAW President Shawn Fain (left) arrives at the UAW picket line in Delta Township, Michigan on September 29, 2023.
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