"This is a positive change that's positive for everyone. I am hopeful management will come around to this."

The UAW has unleashed a union-organizing drive at Foxwoods Resort Casino, gathering signatures that could result in collective bargaining for thousands of casino workers at one of the state's largest employers.

The United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America said Monday that Foxwoods dealers and other workers are signing cards that could force a federally-supervised vote. The drive is taking place in employee parking lots, break areas at Foxwoods and outside the casino. Read more