Atlantic City Casino Workers Approve Strike at Taj Mahal
People of UNITE HERE Local 54, known to be the biggest casino workers labor union in Atlantic City, voted in support of a prospective hit at the struggling Trump Taj Mahal.
According to the information released, about 80per cent or 1,000 people of regional 54 cast a vote that is positive thus giving their nod for a strike become called by the labor union’s negotiating committee, in case it discovers this one is essential.
At the moment, chefs, housekeepers, bartenders, etc. are represented by Atlantic City’s branch of UNITE HERE. Nonetheless, no card dealers are people of the union. Ben Begleiter, a spokesman for regional 54, pointed out that if employees decide to carry on hit, their jobs won’t be affected.
Currently, Taj Mahal is owned by Trump Entertainment Resorts. However, billionaire investor Carl Icahn is always to swap his $292-million financial obligation in the gambling operator in exchange for ownership regarding the casino property. The businessman has promised he would do his better to restore the place’s former glory and change it as a profitable one.
Last October, Taj Mahal workers had their retirement and health insurance plans reduced and replaced with 401(k) people included in the conditions, under which Mr. Icahn would just take charge regarding the property that is struggling. Subsequently, there has been an ongoing dispute between the businessman and Local 54 people. The situation was brought to court and it is now evaluated by the Circuit that is 3rd U.S of Appeals. Continue reading
