The UAW Gaming Council held it's first meeting in Atlantic City last week to discuss bargaining and organizing strategies in the industry. The three-day event brought together dealers, slot technicians and cashiers from across the United States and Canada. Representatives attended... Read more
Casino dealers and slot technicians have started collecting new unwrapped toys for the Toys for Tots Foundation. Each year the Foundation collects and distributes Christmas gifts to needy children in the community. The UAW will be collecting toys from November 16th, 2009 through... Read more
Dealers and slot technicians from the UAW opened up their union hall this week to host a luncheon for members of the local Chinese and Vietnamese senior communities. A large group of seniors enjoyed lunch, music and free massages. UAW representatives at the gathering told the group that... Read more
The Wall Street Journal reports that Detroit‘s gambling business is doing surprisingly well. While the city's unemployment is 29%, gaming revenue at its three casinos has been off only 2% from a year ago so far this year. By contrast, Atlantic City's gaming revenue has fallen 14%, and the... Read more
Election Day is this coming Tuesday, November 3, and all eyes will be on New Jersey, one of only two states in the union with governor's races this year. With everyone watching us, it's more important than ever that we make our voices heard in races that will take place up and down the... Read more
UAW members in Atlantic City are teaming up to help our community in need this year. With your help, the UAW will be donating food to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey. We will be collecting food from Oct. 19-Nov. 23, on weekdays between 10:00am and 5:00pm. Please bring all... Read more
The Press of Atlantic City last week published a letter to the editor from a Caesars dealer and an op-ed piece from Region 9 Director Joe Aston calling on Harrah’s to come to the bargaining table to negotiate a fair deal for dealers and slot technicians at Bally’s and... Read more
State Senate Majority Leader Steve Sweeney told the Press of Atlantic City that Democratic Party events should not be held at the casinos that have stalled in contract negotiations with UAW. The New Jersey Democrats would join what is fast becoming a long list of unions and organizations that... Read more
The president of the American Federation of teachers, Randi Weingarten, sent a letter to Harrah’s CEO Gary Loveman stating that the AFT “will not conduct business with any Harrah venue in the nation while you continue to stonewall in contract negotiations with UAW members in Atlantic... Read more
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