Teamsters Local 1932

Detroit Casino Council: Ongoing Strike at Detroit Casino Clouds Much-Anticipated Launch of ESPN BET

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

On Tuesday, Oct. 17, unionized casino workers at MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown launched a wall-to-wall strike affecting 3,700 casino workers, including dealers, cleaning staff, food and beverage workers, valets, engineers, and more.

Key Points: 
  • On Tuesday, Oct. 17, unionized casino workers at MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown launched a wall-to-wall strike affecting 3,700 casino workers, including dealers, cleaning staff, food and beverage workers, valets, engineers, and more.
  • Late last week, the Detroit Casino Council (DCC) called on the public to boycott all sports betting and online casino platforms associated with the three casinos where workers have been forced on strike: ESPN BET and Hollywood iCasino (Hollywood Casino at Greektown), FanDuel (MotorCity Casino), and BetMGM (MGM Grand Detroit).
  • Since then, Detroit casino workers have received only 3% raises, but inflation in Detroit has risen 20%.
  • These five unions represent most of the workers at the three casinos in Detroit: Hollywood Casino at Greektown, MGM Grand Detroit, and MotorCity Casino.

Detroit Casino Council: Striking Detroit Casino Workers Call for Boycotts of Online Betting Platforms FanDuel, ESPN BET, Hollywood iCasino, and BetMGM

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Friday, November 10, 2023

Today, the Detroit Casino Council (DCC) is calling on the public to boycott four sports betting and online casino platforms associated with the three casinos where workers have been forced on strike: FanDuel (MotorCity Casino), soon-to-be-launched ESPN BET and Hollywood iCasino (Hollywood Casino at Greektown), and BetMGM (MGM Grand Detroit).

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Detroit Casino Council (DCC) is calling on the public to boycott four sports betting and online casino platforms associated with the three casinos where workers have been forced on strike: FanDuel (MotorCity Casino), soon-to-be-launched ESPN BET and Hollywood iCasino (Hollywood Casino at Greektown), and BetMGM (MGM Grand Detroit).
  • Some users of online sports betting and casino apps may be unaware that workers at the brick-and-mortar casinos that hold online gambling licenses in Michigan are on strike.
  • On Tuesday, Oct. 17, unionized casino workers at MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown launched a wall-to-wall strike affecting 3,700 casino workers, including dealers, cleaning staff, food and beverage workers, valets, engineers, and more.
  • These five unions represent most of the workers at the three casinos in Detroit: Hollywood Casino at Greektown, MGM Grand Detroit, and MotorCity Casino.

TELECARE CASEWORKERS JOIN TEAMSTERS

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Friday, December 8, 2023

VENTURA, Calif., Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Caseworkers at Telecare's Casa de Esperanza facility have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 186.

Key Points: 
  • VENTURA, Calif., Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Caseworkers at Telecare's Casa de Esperanza facility have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 186.
  • "Local 186 is delighted to welcome Telecare workers to the Teamsters," said Abel Garcia, Local 186 Secretary-Treasurer.
  • "The Teamsters Union is the best fit to represent Telecare workers and help us secure a prosperous future for our families," said Brenda Lake, a caseworker at Telecare's Casa de Esperanza facility.
  • Teamsters Local 186 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties in California.

WORKERS AT RIDWELL VOTE OVERWHELMINGLY TO JOIN TEAMSTERS

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Friday, December 8, 2023

PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 40 workers at Ridwell have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 305. The group of drivers and warehouse workers came together to gain a voice at work and address concerns over wages, benefits, and working conditions. This is the second group of workers to join the Teamsters at Ridwell.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 40 workers at Ridwell have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 305.
  • This is the second group of workers to join the Teamsters at Ridwell.
  • "I want to congratulate these workers on their decision to organize and become Teamsters," said David Schmidt, President of Local 305 in Portland.
  • Since workers began organizing, Ridwell has remained neutral on the question of unionization, noting they will respect their employees' choice.

TEAMSTERS STRIKE DHL OVER UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES, STALLED CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 1,100 DHL Express Teamsters at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) went on strike today to protest unfair labor practices and demand the company negotiate a fair contract.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 1,100 DHL Express Teamsters at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) went on strike today to protest unfair labor practices and demand the company negotiate a fair contract.
  • The union has filed numerous unfair labor practices with the National Labor Relations Board during and since the organizing campaign, including for DHL's retaliation against pro-union workers.
  • The General Executive Board of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters recently authorized an increase in strike benefits for DHL-CVG workers.
  • The Teamsters have been in negotiations with DHL since July for a first union contract at CVG.

TEAMSTERS DEMAND CRUISE PUBLICLY RELEASE REPORT ON COMPANY RESPONSE TO HORRIFIC SAN FRANCISCO ACCIDENT

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Peter Finn, Teamsters Western Region International Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 856, regarding a forthcoming report by law firm Quinn Emanuel on the General Motors (GM) autonomous vehicle (AV) subsidiary Cruise. Cruise hired Quinn Emanuel to conduct an internal investigation after the California Dept. of Motor Vehicles (DMV) revoked Cruise's permits for allegedly lying to regulators about an incident where a woman was hospitalized after one of its robotaxis ran her over and dragged her for 20 feet.

Key Points: 
  • "Mary Barra, GM's Chief Executive Officer, is telling the public that Cruise wants to rebuild trust and focus on safety, transparency, and accountability.
  • "Furthermore, in addition to releasing the findings of the report, the company must offer a detailed accounting of what Quinn Emanuel investigated.
  • Their unwillingness so far to release the report leaves questions about what else we don't know.
  • Founded in 1949, Teamsters Local 856 represents over 17,000 hardworking members in the San Francisco Bay Area, North Bay, Sacramento, and Central Valley communities.

GEORGIA TECH TRANSIT TEAMSTERS OVERWHELMINGLY RATIFY CONTRACT

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

ATLANTA, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- First Transit bus workers represented by Teamsters Local 728 have voted overwhelmingly to ratify their first collective bargaining agreement. These 36 bus operators and mechanics provide student transportation services at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

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  • ATLANTA, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- First Transit bus workers represented by Teamsters Local 728 have voted overwhelmingly to ratify their first collective bargaining agreement.
  • "Congratulations to Atlanta First Transit workers on securing their very first Teamster contract," said Matt Higdon, President of Local 728.
  • "This agreement is a victory for not only the workers, but for all members of the Georgia Tech community.
  • "This contract means that Georgia Tech workers' voices will finally be heard," said Tekeyla Haskins, a bus operator at First Transit in Atlanta.

ZEN LEAF CANNABIS WORKERS IN ROGERS PARK JOIN TEAMSTERS LOCAL 777

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

CHICAGO, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cannabis workers at Zen Leaf in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 777.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cannabis workers at Zen Leaf in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 777.
  • "The dedication and hard work of these professionals is not just essential to the Chicago cannabis industry, but representative of their solidarity," said Jim Glimco, Local 777 President.
  • Zen Leaf is a subsidiary of Verano, and the Rogers Park location is the third to join Local 777.
  • Founded in 1937, Teamsters Local 777 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout the Chicago area.

TEAMSTERS AUTHORIZE STRIKE AT DHL

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Sunday, December 3, 2023

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DHL Teamsters at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DHL Teamsters at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike.
  • The vote allows the DHL Teamsters Negotiating Committee to call a work stoppage at any time should DHL fail to remedy its behavior and come to terms on a fair contract covering 1,100 ramp and tug workers.
  • The Teamsters Negotiating Committee has been bargaining with DHL since July, seeking a first contract that includes improved pay and working conditions.
  • The General Executive Board of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters recently authorized an increase in strike benefits for DHL-CVG workers should strike action become necessary.

WORKERS AT RIVERS CASINO PORTSMOUTH JOIN TEAMSTERS

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

PORTSMOUTH, Va., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Slot attendants at the Rivers Casino in Portsmouth, Va., voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 822.

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  • Slot Attendants Vote Overwhelmingly to Join Local 822, Ready to Negotiate First Contract
    PORTSMOUTH, Va., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Slot attendants at the Rivers Casino in Portsmouth, Va., voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 822.
  • "I want to congratulate this group of workers on their decision to organize and become Teamsters," said James Wright, President of Local 822 and International Vice President At-Large.
  • The decision to join the Teamsters marks an early organizing victory at Virginia's first full-service permanent casino, which opened less than one year ago.
  • The workers join over 5,000 casino workers nationwide represented by the Teamsters.