"We are terribly disappointed that our dealers chose to hire the services of the Detroit-based union"

Casino dealers at Bally's Atlantic City voted emphatically in favor of forming a union Sunday in what both sides considered a pivotal vote in the unionization effort at the resort city's 11 casinos.

The vote by full- and part-time dealers, dual-rate dealers, keno and simulcast employees was 628-255 in favor of becoming part of the United Auto Workers union.

'This strong majority vote is another great victory for casino dealers in Atlantic City,' said Joe Ashton, director of UAW Region 9. 'We're proud to have been able to support these workers secure a voice on the job, and we look forward to bargaining a contract that will address pay, benefits, job security and other issues of concern for casino dealers.' Read more