Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Indiana Casino Workers Seek a Safe Work Environment

 Indiana Casino Workers Seek a Safe Work Environment

It first started last month with hundreds of workers signing a petition, demanding their employer, Caesars Southern Indiana in Elizabeth, Indiana, to better enforce its mask policy.

But since then, workers didn’t see drastic improvements in closing the loopholes—guests would hold up their drinks or cigarettes, so they won’t have to wear masks — and took their frustration to downtown New Albany on Wednesday.

More than 40 casino employees held a car caravan demanding changes — prohibiting indoor smoking and seeking better health insurance and wages — and asking for public support. Follow this link to continue reading.