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Detroit Casino Workers Ready to Vote to Strike

DETROIT, Michigan – As reported by the Associated Press: "The contract covering five unions and 5,900 workers at the city's three casinos expired after negotiators failed to reach an agreement.

"The expiration of the 3-year contract at 11:59 p.m. Thursday set the stage for a vote by the membership on whether to strike, barring a last-minute agreement.

"Union members were expected to vote Friday in three shifts, the Detroit Free Press reported in a Friday story.

"A representative of the largest union, the United Auto Workers, said negotiations will continue even after the contracts expire.

"…The main issues are pay, health insurance and other benefits, the Detroit Casino Council said. The council is made up of the five unions representing casino employees.

"…The Detroit Casino Council represents dealers, maintenance staff and other employees. About 7,000 people work at the three casinos…"

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