Dear E-Activist,

August 27, 2007

TROPICANA WORKERS DEAL A WINNING HAND 

SECOND VICTORY FOR WORKING FAMILIES IN ATLANTIC CITY LAST WEEK

            Just two days after slot technicians at Caesars voted to form a union by the count of 20-11, casino dealers at Tropicana won a voice at work by the overwhelming margin of  626-157 on Saturday. Cashiers at Caesars are set to vote for their own union later this week.

            Last week's elections bring the total number of Atlantic City gaming employees forming unions since March to more than 3,600. Earlier this year, casino dealers at Caesars, Bally's and Trump Plaza chose to be represented by the UAW and have been working to reach a fair first contract with their employers.

            The casino industry and the labor movement have enjoyed a positive relationship for much of Atlantic City's 30-year gaming history and we are hopeful that casino management will respect their workers' decision to exercise a voice on the job.  

            We welcome all of these workers to our labor family!

In Solidarity,

CW:LB:jmn
OPEIU:153