Thinking out loud about the Detroit casino workers’ strike.
First, it seems obvious the growing prevalence of online casinos in Michigan will have a major impact on this labor dispute, which is now in its second week.
In comparison to retail casinos, the online versions require very few people to operate. That makes them a threat to jobs at retail casinos.
I haven’t seen the unions say it publicly, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the online casino threat is one of many reasons striking workers are trying to strengthen and solidify their positions at MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown.
