Detroit Casino Workers Strike Over Pay and Benefits
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About 3,700 Detroit casino workers went on strike after contract negotiations failed. Workers include dealers, cleaners, servers, etc.
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Unions say workers want pay raises to match inflation, retirement security, tech protections.
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Hundreds of MGM Grand Detroit workers marched out, chanting "Don't Gamble with our Future."
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Casinos say they will stay open during the strike. MGM says it offered the largest pay raise ever.
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Unions say workers will get strike pay. UAW members to get $500 per week.