Tag: Labor
Federal judge declines to block strike at California tribal casino
A federal judge on Monday declined to issue a temporary restraining order against union employees on strike at Chukchansi Gold Resort &... more
Leeds tech talent to play key role in Flutter’s global gaming vision
It seems that Flutter Entertainment is on the lookout for local talent as the multinational gambling group embarks on an initiative with... more
California: Chukchansi casino workers strike for higher wages in ‘fight for respect’
Union workers at Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino wrapped up a three-day strike on Monday, calling for what they say are fair wages and... more
OPINION: Rhode Island casino workers have waited years for a smoke-free workplace. The wait continues.
I’ve worked in the casino business for 30 years. For the past seven years, I’ve worked in Rhode Island casinos where I’m forced to... more
Las Vegas unemployment rate among the highest in the U.S.
Las Vegas’ jobless rate ticked higher in May and was again one of the highest in the country among large metro areas, new data shows. The... more
OPINION: ‘No tax on tips’ sounds great until you explore the history—as many will soon discover
A few weeks ago Charles Rangel, the Lion of Lenox Avenue, was carried into St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City with a full military... more
Star Entertainment’s Brisbane casino workers to strike over pay negotiations amid ongoing financial woes
Hundreds of workers at Star’s Brisbane casino are set to walk off the job, saying the entertainment group has proposed cutting... more
Congress passed ‘no tax on tips.’ Here’s how it works
Tipped workers in the U.S. could see significant changes to their taxes after Congress approved President Trump’s legislative agenda... more
Las Vegas Culinary Union leader: Trump mixes signals on deporting hotel laborers
President Donald Trump this week continued his administration’s back-and-forth on whether undocumented immigrants in the hotel and... more
Venetian Las Vegas must pay $850K in religious discrimination lawsuit
The Venetian Resort, found in violation of civil rights law by refusing to accommodate employees’ religious beliefs, will pay $850,000 to... more
