A group critical of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and its members is promoting unionization at the tribe's casino.

Tribalnation.com said it wants to provide information to tribal employees on how to start a union. The group's founder says labor unions are interested in the casino.

The National Labor Relations Board, overturning 30 years of precedent, last month said federal labor laws apply to tribal enterprises, like casinos, when they impact non-Indians.

Get the Story:
Foxwoods foes plan Web site urging workers to join union (The Norwich Bulletin 7/13)

Relevant Links:
Tribal Nation/Foxwoods Union - http://www.tribalnation.com

National Labor Review Board Decisions:
San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino | Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation

Federal Court Decisions:
Snyder v. Navajo Nation (June 10, 2004) | NAT'L LABOR RELATIONS BD v. SAN JUAN PUEBLO (10th Circuit January 11, 2002) | NAT'L LABOR RELATIONS BD. v. CHAPA DE INDIAN HEALTH PROGRAM, INC (9th Ciruit January 16, 2003)

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