LHMU News TUE 12 OCT
Late yesterday casino workers notified Crown strike action will begin on Friday and continue into Caulfield Cup Day (Saturday), one of Crown's busiest days of the year.
Last week, casino union members who voted in an industrial action ballot supported for strike action by a margin of 97%.
Union members have rejected Crown's wage offer of 3.75% per year and changes that that could cost experienced dealers almost $5000 a year. Last week Crown upped its wage offer by 0.25% over three years, following the successful strike ballot.
Workers say good jobs and fair wages will ensure Crown can retain experienced, properly-trained staff who can serve alcohol and supervise gambling responsibly.
“This Friday, Crown staff will begin strike action. Strike action will continue into Caulfield Cup Day on Saturday, with further action likely next week," said Jess Walsh, State Secretary, of LHMU, the Casino Union.
"We've committed to give Crown sufficient notice so it can protect the millions in cash and thousands of patrons on the premises when staff walk off the job. We’ve also notified the gambling regulator."
"Crown staff are demanding recognition and respect for being the best casino workers in the country."
"Crown Melbourne dwarfs other Australian casinos by every measure. It needs to attract and retain the best staff, and now it has an opportunity to do just that — by creating the best conditions at work."
"Crown Melbourne just made a $350 million profit, thanks to the hard work of Crown staff."
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