Workers now say that revenue has returned to pre-pandemic levels, especially with the inclusion of iGaming throughout Michigan. The extension was agreed to during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic when casinos were under pressure to stay open. A sign at MGM Grand Detroit posted by Reddit user /u/dormant123 The workers went on strike when a deal was not reached by the deadline.
The two sides have been negotiating since September, and a three-year extension to the original five-year contract expired on Tuesday. Striking workers are asking for better healthcare, higher wages, and a return to pre-pandemic staffing sizes.
