Negotiated before the Coronavirus outbreak, the new contract protects the provisions won in the first contract, while also making a number of major improvements. That initial contract provided many life-changing benefits ranging from wage increases, affordable health insurance, job protection against unfair discipline or discharge, and scheduling and seniority rights. HTC won its first GRIWA at the Resorts World Catskills on September 16, 2018, less than eight months after the casino opened. This agreement is a huge relief for my entire family.” Building on the Successes of the First Contract at Resorts World Catskills “I can’t begin to express how grateful I am for my union in this time of national crisis,” said Alicia Schadt who works in the Players Club “I am a single mother, and a sole provider. The online ratification was a success with over 650 workers casting a secret ballot on March 30th and only 13 people voting against the contract. Unique voter keys were sent via text or email that allowed employees to cast their votes by secret ballot. Workers were able to download and review the new contract on the Union’s website, and were provided with a hotline number so that they could speak to Union Representatives over the phone if they had questions. The Resorts World Catskill’s ratification was the first online ratification in our Union's history. Ratifying Contracts During the Quarantineĭue to the Coronavirus pandemic, HTC created a way for members to ratify agreements online via the Union’s website. The GRIWA provides much needed security to the workers at Resorts World Catskills during this extremely difficult time in our country, securing rights, wages and benefits until March 31, 2023. Negotiated before the Coronavirus outbreak, Resorts World Catskills signed onto the Greater Industry Wide Agreement (GRIWA), our union’s landmark master contract for upstate New York, Northern New Jersey and the suburbs of New York City.

An overwhelming majority of 98% voted in favor or the agreement. On Monday, March 30th, the workers at Resorts World Catskills ratified their second HTC contract through an online secret ballot vote.

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