Our understanding is that the union has made the decision to call a strike beginning today at noon if an agreement is not reached. We continue to have meaningful discussions with the union, but we've not been able to reach a final agreement to date. 'Our contract with the Detroit Casino Council, originally scheduled to expire last night at midnight, was temporarily extended to noon today. The President and COO of MGM Resorts' Midwest Group, which oversees MGM Grand Detroit, sent this letter to employees at MGM Grand Detroit: We are committed to continue working constructively to develop a mutually beneficial agreement that positively positions our Team Members and business for success well into the future.' 'Hollywood Casino at Greektown has had a productive and respectful relationship with the Detroit Casino Council for many years. Jeff Morris, a representative for Hollywood Casino at Greektown, issued the following statement: Please visit for details on visiting the complex.' As we work to resolve the open issues, we will remain open to serve our guests. We remain committed to bargaining in good faith and achieving a contract that is fair to our employees and allows our company to remain competitive in our industry.

'While significant progress has been made, we have not yet reached an agreement with the Detroit Casino Council. In a statement, a MotorCity Casino Hotel spokesperson said: They also hope for support from local and state officials. They said they hope their guests and the public will support them. If the workers do go on strike, they said casino operations would likely grind to a halt, and that's what they want to happen. She said she wants casino work to remain a good job for future generations. Tyjuanese Lyte is a slot floor person at MotorCity Casino. With little workers, and I guess they're lining their own pockets because they don't want to give us money.'

'The world has changed where they're taking the money from the workers. 'I guess it doesn't matter what industry you're in right now automotive, Blue Cross, us,' said Gallagher. She said they are encouraged by the ongoing UAW strike.

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