Casino workers in southern Indiana, represented by the Teamsters Local 89, have gone on strike after failed contract negotiations with Caesars Southern Indiana and the EBCI. The bargaining committee set a noon deadline on Saturday for the companies to agree to a contract, but the strike was called when they failed to respond. The Teamsters accused the companies of a lack of care and respect for their workers and said that the strike was a result of greed, lack of empathy, and unfair labor practices on the part of Caesars and the EBCI.
The workers’ demands, including the ability to retire with dignity, were deemed reasonable by the Teamsters. Caesars has been closed due to Ohio River flooding, but is expected to reopen once the waters recede, and when it does, the Teamsters plan to have a picket line in front of the casino. They are calling on all union members, allies, supporters, and the community to stand with them by boycotting Caesars Southern Indiana until the strike has ended. The Teamsters urge those interested to download the WHAS11 News app or contact them via email or social media with news tips or information.
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