Are Detroit Casinos Still Open Amid the Current Strike?

Casino workers are now on strike in Detroit as well.

Player three has entered the game as casino workers in Detroit are now on strike. The city is quickly becoming known as "Strike City." This marks the third major strike happening right now in Michigan joining the U.A.W. strike and the Blue Cross Blue Shield strike.

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Last Tuesday, October 17th, casino workers in Detroit picked up their picket signs and hit the street. Around 3,700 workers from unions at MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown are now engaged in a major labor dispute. These workers include dealers, cleaning staff, valets, and food staff.

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According to detroitcasinocouncil.org, the labor dispute revolves around fair wages, health insurance, and job security.

Detroit’s casino workers sacrificed raises and shouldered heavier workloads so the industry could recover from the pandemic. In September 2020, workers agreed to a three-year contract extension with minimal wage increases to help the industry get back on its feet. Since then, Detroit casino workers have received only 3% raises, but inflation in Detroit has risen 20%...detroitcasinocouncil.org.

Will the casinos remain open during the strike?

According to updates, the casinos in Detroit will remain open during the strike. This update is currently posted on the MGM Grand Detroit website...

We intend to continue to operate our business during this time and will remain open this week and beyond. We are making every effort to ensure that our guests are not inconvenienced by this matter. Our gaming operations will remain open 24/7, as well as our hotel. There will be no impact to MGM Rewards offers including FREEPLAY® and FreeBet offers. Additionally, at this time there is no change to any upcoming promotions or giveaways. National Coney Island will be open daily from 8 a.m. – 4 a.m.. Sports betting kiosks are available across the casino floor. Along with self-service beverage stations, beverage carts are available throughout the casino floor. Casino and Hotel valet is currently closed, while self-parking remains open and is complimentary to the public.

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What can you expect if you decide to go to the casino during the strike?

If you decide to go to the casinos in Detroit during the strike, it may be a stressful trip. While I haven't been there myself, a close friend of mine stayed at one of those casinos over the weekend. There are picket lines you will have to cross when you head into the parking garages. As for the casino experience, my friend told me that many options were limited during their stay. Many of the restaurants were closed, room service was not available, only one bar was open with very few options, and all the table games were closed. They were pretty much limited to only slots during their stay.

Please keep in mind, this is not me picking a side. I'm just answering questions that people have.