Main Atlantic City Casino Workers Union Standing Ground
The main casino workers union in Atlantic City has warned of a possible labor dispute if there is no agreement on soon-to-expire casino contracts. The current deadline to sign new contracts is May 31. Unite Here Local 54 wants to secure “significant” wage increases as part of the new contract.
The union is in negotiations with nine casinos in Atlantic City. It created a website with alternative hotels that people might want to use if new contracts are not signed. Union members went on strike in 2016 outside of the Trump Taj Mahal casino.
Local 54 is in negotiations with Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International. It has an agreement with Bally's and Ocean Casino Resort. Atlantic City's casinos have bounced back strongly since the pandemic. The casinos are also currently battling against calls from casino workers to introduce a total smoking ban indoors.
