Mashantucket Tribe might allow union at casino

Wednesday, October 31, 2007  

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation of Connecticut might allow a labor union at its Foxwoods Resort Casino but under tribal -- not federal -- law.

The tribe's lawyer said the United Auto Workers union has a right to organize under tribal law. But the union wants the National Labor Relations Board to oversee an election.

The NLRB has asserted jurisdiction in the dispute, citing a recent case involving a California tribe and its casino. The tribe could appeal but hasn't made a decision.

The UAW wants to organize about 3,000 card dealers at the casino.

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Foxwoods might accept union under tribal law. (WNPR 10/31)