Workers at Atlantic City casinos vote to strike
Unionized workers from five Atlantic City casinos have voted to authorize a strike, setting up a labor fight that could potentially paralyze a storied East Coast tourist hub with the peak summer travel season underway. On Wednesday, Unite Here Local 54 announced that 96% of workers from five of the city’s classic casinos cast votes to authorize a strike.
Workers from Caesars, Tropicana, Harrah’s, Borgata and Hard Rock have joined in the vote and the union plans to return to the negotiation table. However, the strike authorization shows that workers are prepared to walk out if there is no agreement set up by the July 1st deadline. According to a union representative, a strike would affect around 10,000 workers. This makes up a sizable chunk of the city's hospitality workforce.
A spokesperson for the casino association of New Jersey has referred questions to the individual casinos and noted that the strike is a property-by-property issue. This strike authorization by the workers is the latest to emerge from a reinvigorated labor movement. For the last 18 months, unions have been pressing for better contract terms. Meanwhile, rising prices for essential items food, gasoline and rent have put more pressure on employers to help workers meet their cost of living.
Source: The Washington Post
Category
Pay Equity
Sexualy Harassment
Data Security
Work Visas
Eligibility Verification (I-9)
Remote & Hybrid Work
Severance Pay
Overtime Pay
Employment Contracts
HR Software
Ethical Practice
Background Checks
Networking
Teamwork
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion, Equity &
Learning & Development
Firing
Open Enrollment
Career Development
Discrimination
Succession Planning
Workers' Compensation
Unemployment Benefits
Employee Conduct
Mentoring & Coaching
Organization & Employee Development
Workplace Wellness
Contemporary Issues
Global Mindset
Affirmative Action
Workplace Culture
Social Media
Business Continuity
Vendors & Software
Age
Emergency Response
Privacy
Work Life Integration
Hiring
Workplance Violence
Disability Benefits
Job Applications &
Campus Placement
Sexual Orientation
Environmental Health Hazards
Communicable Diseases
Labor Relations
Employee Engagement
Employee Data Privacy
Tags
Article
A complete breakdown of the US Commercial Drivers Licenses
In the United States of America to operate any type of large automobile, you need a license. This i ...
These Companies Are On Holiday Hiring Spree-Are You Ready?
The current unemployment rate in the US stands at 6.7%, which is almost double the rate in February ...
Driver Jobs to Watch Out For
If you love being on the road, if you love driving with the wind rushing through your hair, if your ...
I-9 Compliance for Remote Employees - A Guide for Companies
More than 50% of the US workforce is working remotely as of now. According to experts, about 25-30% ...
Comments