MGM Grand Detroit workers approve new contract, ending over month-long strike
Union members with the Detroit Casino Council voted to ratify a new contract with MGM Grand Detroit after 47 days on strike, according to UNITE HERE Local 24.
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Union members with the Detroit Casino Council voted to ratify a new contract with MGM Grand Detroit after 47 days on strike, according to UNITE HERE Local 24.
The agreement is subject to vote by union membership.
Members of the Detroit Casino Council gathered Saturday for a rally outside of MGM Grand in Detroit as the ongoing strike hits a month next week.
With winter quickly approaching, there's a need on the picket lines outside the headquarters of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) and at Detroit's casinos
Union members from Detroit's casinos flooded into lawmakers' offices on Tuesday as they continue their fight for increased wages and improved working conditions.
Roughly 3,700 workers at Detroit's three casinos walked off the job Tuesday after a union contract expired.
Negotiations are underway between the Detroit Casino Council and the three Detroit casinos, MGM Grand Detroit, Hollywood at Greektown, and Motor City, ahead of the Oct. 16 deadline.
The Detroit Casino Council announced Friday that workers at MGM Grand Detroit, Hollywood at Greektown, and MotorCity casinos voted in favor of authorizing a strike if necessary when their contracts expire next month
The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation's Evening of Hope Gala has become a hallmark event in the city, drawing together individuals, organizations, and leaders who are passionate about making a difference in the fight against Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
At this point in their investigation, police aren't ready to say whether these were crimes of opportunity or if both victims were targeted, but they are urging casino patrons to stay vigilant.
Casino officials say a problem with their 'ticket out system' prevented gamblers from printing their cash ticket from machines.
A scheme to steal money from a Detroit casino will net prison time for several players and a former casino dealer.
Authorities say a man who worked as a dealer at a Detroit casino is accused in a cheating conspiracy that involved six other people.
Police in Detroit are asking the public for help in locating a 52-year-old man who was last seen at one of the city's casinos.
According to reports, the 49-year-old suspect is a six-figure earning employee at US Steel.
Police Sgt. Cassandra Lewis told WWJ Newsradio 950 that Michigan State Police helped identify the suspect, locate his employer and arrest him Saturday afternoon.
Detroit police are checking surveillance footage after two elderly women were carjacked in the parking garage at Motor City Casino.
James Countryman was working as a dealer in 2012 when his sister, India Countryman, suddenly won $4,700.
It appears former Detroit Tigers pitcher Evan Reed will stand trial for sexual assault.
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It's the ultimate ladies night out: spending an evening with the Chippendales - a group of 20 super sexy, male dancers – 10 of whom will be performing at Motor City Casino Sound Board on Saturday, May 10th.
K'Jon is back, preparing to hit the road on a new tour that kicks off in May at Soundboard inside the Motor City Casino. He also has a new album out titled 'Man,' featuring a soul-stirring ballad of the same name, and 'Come Get To This', his tribute to the late, great Motown legend Marvin Gaye.
Gamblers at Motor City Casino are describing a scary scene -- after a gun went off on the gaming floor overnight.
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"The Drop" will happen New Year's Eve at the Compuware Atrium and Hard Rock Café with fancy food, musical entertainment and – yet again – a "technological marvel" of a ball to be lowered at midnight in celebration of a new year.
Michigan State takes on Louisville at KeyBank Center in Buffalo at 2:45 p.m. Saturday.
Michigan takes on St. Louis at KeyBank Center in Buffalo at 12:10 p.m. Saturday.
As the partial government shutdown continues, some Transportation Security Administration workers across the U.S. have called out over missed paychecks.
The Oakland Hills Country Club's clubhouse will once again be open to its members more than four years after a fire destroyed the century-old building.
Grace VanSlooten and Kennedy Blair each scored 18 points, and Michigan State rallied in the second half to beat Colorado State 65-62 in the first round of the women's NCAA Tournament.
As the partial government shutdown continues, some Transportation Security Administration workers across the U.S. have called out over missed paychecks.
Dominique Townsend says the challenges she's faced inspired her to begin developing RideAble, a rideshare service designed specifically for people with disabilities.
While the legislation passed both the Michigan House and Senate, it was never formally sent to the governor, leaving it stalled in legal limbo.
Michigan State takes on Louisville at KeyBank Center in Buffalo at 2:45 p.m. Saturday.
On Thursday, Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield signed an executive order to improve lighting across thousands of residential city blocks.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
As the partial government shutdown continues, some Transportation Security Administration workers across the U.S. have called out over missed paychecks.
Grace VanSlooten and Kennedy Blair each scored 18 points, and Michigan State rallied in the second half to beat Colorado State 65-62 in the first round of the women's NCAA Tournament.
Jalen Duren scored 23 points as the Detroit Pistons beat the Golden State Warriors 115-101 in a game missing two of the NBA's biggest stars.
Mila Holloway and Syla Swords each had seven points in a dominant opening quarter and combined to score 33 points, leading second-seeded Michigan to an 83-48 win over 15th-seeded Holy Cross in the first round of the women's NCAA Tournament.
Once a revered and beloved figure in the farmworker movement, new sexual abuse allegations against labor leader Cesar Chavez are reaching far beyond the union line.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
Legislation is pending in Lansing that is intended to prohibit the sale or distribution of a substance called kratom.
A new report says Michigan should invest in primary care doctors to ease a severe shortage of physicians that has led to long wait times, higher costs and missed care.
The vote from 10,000 nurses at nine hospitals and campuses received 90% approval for authorization
China Reynolds' son, Auggie, could be waiting for the next 6 to 12 months in the hospital until a new heart is available.
Michigan State takes on Louisville at KeyBank Center in Buffalo at 2:45 p.m. Saturday.
Michigan takes on St. Louis at KeyBank Center in Buffalo at 12:10 p.m. Saturday.
Grace VanSlooten and Kennedy Blair each scored 18 points, and Michigan State rallied in the second half to beat Colorado State 65-62 in the first round of the women's NCAA Tournament.
Jalen Duren scored 23 points as the Detroit Pistons beat the Golden State Warriors 115-101 in a game missing two of the NBA's biggest stars.
Mila Holloway and Syla Swords each had seven points in a dominant opening quarter and combined to score 33 points, leading second-seeded Michigan to an 83-48 win over 15th-seeded Holy Cross in the first round of the women's NCAA Tournament.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Cool and dry conditions will hold on Saturday, with rain arriving on Sunday.
As the partial government shutdown continues, some Transportation Security Administration workers across the U.S. have called out over missed paychecks.
After residents in Clawson, Michigan, reported a possible DTE impersonator, a resident in Troy says someone came to her home claiming to be from the utility company.
Catholics and other faith communities around the world are observing Lent, a season of prayer and fasting and acts of charity. For those abstaining from eating meat, they will be eating fish instead. In part of the celebration are Friday Fish Fries, and one is hosted at St. Andrew's Society of Detroit in Troy.
The war in the Middle East is having an impact on how the Muslim community in Metro Detroit is recognizing Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan.