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Detroit Casino Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize Strike for Higher Wages

  • Union members from Detroit's 3 casinos voted to authorize a strike if needed.

  • Vote was 99% in favor of strike authorization.

  • Came as union negotiates for higher wages at the casinos.

  • Strike could begin mid-October when contracts expire.

  • Workers want wage increases after casinos surpassed pre-pandemic revenues.

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