10.17.07
MotorCity turns away gamblers because of labor dispute
Joel J. Smith and Nathan Hurst / The Detroit News
DETROIT -- Gamblers were being turned away from the MotorCity Casino this morning because of a labor dispute with employees.
The casino was bargaining with its five unions this morning -- as part of a 12-hour contract extension -- when MotorCity suddenly locked its doors and prevented customers from entering its parking structure. The employees' contract expired at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday.
A recorded message on the casino's main telephone line said: "The MotorCity Casino is currently closed due to the labor action taken by the Detroit Casino Council. We apologize for the inconvenience."
The casino allowed customers already on the gaming floor to finish their bets and then asked them to leave the premises.
Guards outside the gaming facility were overheard giving customers directions to MGM Grand Detroit Casino.
Detroit Police are on the site to shoo people away if necessary.
You can reach Joel J. Smith at (313) 222-2556 or jsmith@detnews.com
Joel J. Smith and Nathan Hurst / The Detroit News
DETROIT -- Gamblers were being turned away from the MotorCity Casino this morning because of a labor dispute with employees.
The casino was bargaining with its five unions this morning -- as part of a 12-hour contract extension -- when MotorCity suddenly locked its doors and prevented customers from entering its parking structure. The employees' contract expired at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday.
A recorded message on the casino's main telephone line said: "The MotorCity Casino is currently closed due to the labor action taken by the Detroit Casino Council. We apologize for the inconvenience."
The casino allowed customers already on the gaming floor to finish their bets and then asked them to leave the premises.
Guards outside the gaming facility were overheard giving customers directions to MGM Grand Detroit Casino.
Detroit Police are on the site to shoo people away if necessary.
You can reach Joel J. Smith at (313) 222-2556 or jsmith@detnews.com
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