17 for a new contract covering 3,700 workers at MGM Grand Detroit, Hollywood Casino at Greektown operated by Penn Entertainment and MotorCity Casino.
The council reached a tentative agreement on Nov. However, about 2,100 union members at Hollywood Casino at Greektown and MotorCity Casino voted on Monday to ratify the new contract, ending a 34-day strike. “This is a very disappointing result, especially considering the historic nature of our offer,” MGM Grand said in a letter to employees, adding that more than 600 of the council-represented workers voted to ratify the contract. (Reuters) – Workers at MGM Resorts International’s Detroit casino have rejected a tentative five-year labor contract and will continue with their month-long strike, union officials said on Monday.Īlthough the reason for the rejection was not clear, the Detroit Casino Council – a negotiating committee representing five unions – said the new agreement included the largest pay increase ever negotiated, including an 18% immediate raise on average.