How Casino Workers resolved two of three strikes with Detroit casinos

Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson

English - November 29, 2023 19:39 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 91 ratings
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Workers at MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino in Greektown have voted to ratify a new contract. Casino employees at MGM Grand Detroit remain on strike, holding out for a better deal. Marick Masters, Chair of the Department of Finance at Wayne State University and organized labor expert, joined Stephen to compare the Detroit Casino Council with the United Automotive Workers, the logistics of bringing together multiple unions, and the difficulties of multi-employer bargaining.