Workers at Rivers Casino Portsmouth have made state history, becoming the first casino employees in Virginia to secure a union contract.
Teamsters Local 822 announced that members voted 95% in favor of ratifying the agreement, which guarantees nearly 16% in raises over the life of the contract, employer-paid health care, additional paid time off and job protections against at-will termination.
“This is history in the making,” said James Wright, president of Local 822. “For the first time, Virginia gaming workers have a legally binding union contract that delivers guaranteed raises, strong benefits, and just cause protections.”
