A group of 22 slot attendants and dual rates at Blue Chip Casino Hotel and Spa in Michigan City, Ind., have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 135. This marks the first organizing win at Boyd Gaming, one of the largest casino entertainment companies in the U.S.
“Teamsters continue to make their presence known in the casino industry,” said Tommy Blitsch, Director of the Teamsters Convention, Trade Show, and Casino Division. “We don’t shy away from organizing at any company or any state. This group paves the way and sends a message to other casinos nationwide.”
The slot attendants, who keep the casino floor running, maintaining over 1,600 slot machines and providing guest services, joined the Teamsters to secure higher pay, improved benefits, and improved working conditions.
