Hollywood Casino, MGM Grand Detroit, and Motor City Casino: “This is the other Big 3 in Detroit,” said Mary Sheffield.
Referring to the wider battle of labor unions and big business in Detroit, the city council president relayed her support for the striking workers who have been picketing against the three casinos for weeks.
With cold weather settling in, the elements represent another challenge for the thousands of custodians, card dealers, and service staff striking for a better contract. Over the weekend, the Detroit Casino Council released a video applauding the progress that had been made, but argued there was still room for higher wages and better health care coverage.
