Labor seeks inroads at  Saginaw Chippewa casino

Labor seeks inroads at Saginaw Chippewa casino (June 26, 2007)

The Teamsters union has set up an office in an attempt to organize casino employees of the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan. The union has filed unfair labor practice charges against the tribe with the National Labor Relations Board. But...

Developer doubts Timbisha Shoshone casino

Developer doubts Timbisha Shoshone casino (June 26, 2007)

The Timbisha Shoshone Tribe's plan to open a casino in Hesperia, California, appears to be drifting away. Back in 2004, the tribe started the process to acquire land the casino, more than 200 miles from its headquarters in Bishop. But...

Union alleges intimidation at Mashantucket casino

Union alleges intimidation at Mashantucket casino (June 26, 2007)

The union trying to organize workers at the casino owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation in Connecticut is alleging intimidation by casino manager. The United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America started a petition drive over the...

Seminole Tribe plans  worldwide Hard Rock expansion

Seminole Tribe plans worldwide Hard Rock expansion (June 26, 2007)

The Seminole Tribe of Florida plans to expand the Hard Rock restaurant, hotel and casino chain, which it purchased last year for nearly $1 billion. The tribe wants to double the number of Hard Rock Cafes to about 250 and...

City seeks shot at Mashpee Wampanoag casino

City seeks shot at Mashpee Wampanoag casino (June 26, 2007)

Leaders in New Bedford, Massachusetts, are hoping to lure the Mashpee Wampanaog Tribe into building a casino in their city. The city council will meet with Chairman Glenn Marshall to discuss options for a casino. "We can talk about potential...