Atlantic City Casino Workers in Strong Position for Pay Increase
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Unite Here Local 54 represents over 10,000 Atlantic City casino workers. Bob McDevitt of Unite here Local54 argues that the current labor negotiations between casinos and union representatives focus on payment rather than future benefits.
Atlantic City Casino Workers in Strong Position for Pay Increase. Contract terminations at eight of the nine casinos in the city are due at the end of this month. The wage paid to dealers in Atlantic City averages $25/hour. Casino income has been struggling. Casino revenue in AC totaled $2.55 billion last year.
Casino Association of New Jersey president Joe Lupo argues that there is no reason for concern about the present situation. Historically, the casinos and workers have been getting along well. Lupos' Hard Rock Atlantic City has already bumped salaries during the pandemic in a bid to retain and attract workers. With negotiations still ongoing, casino workers can expect another salary and wage increase.
