Horseshoe Casino workers launch first day of strike for union recognition
Source: Indiana Public Media
WFIU | By Timoria Cunningham
Published October 20, 2025 at 6:49 AM EDT
Around 150 Indiana casino workers started a strike Oct. 17 against Horseshoe Indianapolis in Shelbyville. Workers say the stoppage is in response to the casino not recognizing their union.
Workers voted last week to authorize the strike. They said they wanted to give the company time to recognize the union.
The workers delivered a letter to the company seeking that recognition, but table games dealer Ericka Hacker said that letter, along with others, have been ignored. Hacker said she will strike until their demands are met because she feels undervalued and unappreciated.
“We will stand here 24 hours, seven days a week, until you recognize us,” Hacker said.
Timoria Cunningham
Workers say the stoppage is in response to the casino not recognizing their union. Workers voted last week to authorize the strike and give the company time to recognize the union. The workers delivered a letter to the company seeking that recognition, but table games dealer Ericka Hacker said that letter, along with others, have been ignored.
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