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Casino workers march in Atlantic City23 June 2008ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey -- As reported by the Philadelphia Inquirer: "Thousands of casino workers in yellow shirts with the United Auto Workers insignia marched with their union brethren from several states on one of the city's busiest streets yesterday to make a point. "The rally and march, which swelled to about 5,000 strong by midafternoon - ...on one of Atlantic City's busiest gambling days of the week - showcased growing frustration over the lack of a contract for the resort's 8,000 table-game dealers after 15 months of efforts to join the UAW. "Since March 2007, casino dealers, slot technicians, Keno and simulcast workers have organized and won six union-representation elections at four of the 11 Atlantic City casinos: Caesars, Trump Plaza, Bally's and Tropicana. "But they are nowhere near signing a contract with the four casinos "...Several earlier attempts to unionize Atlantic City's dealers fell short. Other major casino employees except dealers are unionized..." |