2009 Convention

Harrahs Entertainment, the owner of the Rio, Caesars and Ballys Casinos and Resorts, is the largest gaming company in the world and the largest corporate interest in Atlantic City. Thousands of gaming employees in Harrahs Casinos in Atlantic City have, by overwhelming majorities, voted to unionize with the UAW.

However, Harrahs has refused to bargain with the UAW, has cut employee benefits and has intimidated employees for supporting their union.

AFSA will support these employees by: