Caesars Southern Indiana Casino workers vote to strike
Casino workers are demanding a new contract agreement.
US.- Workers at Caesars Southern Indiana Hotel & Casino have voted by a 98 per cent margin to authorise strike action. After months of negotiations, workers say the company has refused to offer improved contract terms, including retirement benefits. The are over 140 workers represented by Teamsters Local 89 and Operating Engineers Local 399.
Avral Thompson, president of Local 89, said: “Our members are united and ready to fight for the strongest possible agreement. This vote sends a clear message — we will not back down. If management won’t negotiate in good faith, we’re prepared to take action.”
Teamsters general secretary-treasurer Fred Zuckerman added: “At this point, the ball is entirely in management’s court. If Caesars faces a strike, management will have no one to blame but themselves for the fallout. We stand ready to back our members every step of the way.”
The union added: “Caesars Southern Indiana, owned and operated by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), pulled in more than $240m in revenue in last year, and workers are demanding a contract that reflects their essential contributions to that success.”
In January, the Culinary Workers Union reached a five-year agreement for about 700 employees at the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas after more than 60 days of strike action. The deal put an end to a strike that began on November 15, 2024.
