“This was a difficult negotiation during these challenging times due to the social distancing protocols we needed to put in place to ensure everyone’s health was protected,” said Veronica Sawyer, Assistant Director of the Convention, Trade Shows and Casinos Division and Director of the Casino Division. 5, 2020, but many workers have not been recalled. The casinos reopened on a limited basis on Aug. Many key issues were as unique as the contract negotiations were, as the committee fought for health and prescription coverage for casino workers that continue to be laid off as a result of the pandemic. Unique measures were taken during negotiations, including using Zoom meetings and enforcement of strict social distancing protocols for in-person sessions. The unions jointly negotiated the three-year extension over seven weeks with the employers as the contract expiration loomed on Oct.

The more than 5,000 union workers at the three casinos are represented by the Detroit Casino Council which consists of Teamsters Local 1038, UNITE HERE! Local 24, Operating Engineers Local 324 and UAW Local 7777.

Teamsters that work at Detroit’s three casinos-MGM Grand, MotorCity Casino, and Greektown Casino-recently ratified a three-year contract extension that addressed their key concerns, including critical health coverage for workers that are out of work due to the pandemic and an extension of their recall rights for up to 2.5 years.

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