The union has authorized a strike on July 30 if a new contract is not reached with Golden Nugget. In past contracts, the union concentrated on preserving health care and pension benefits, but this time sought 'significant' pay raises for workers to help them keep pace with spiraling prices for gasoline, food, rent and other living expenses. Two other casinos, Bally's and the Ocean Casino Resort, agreed to so-called 'me-too' deals, committing themselves to adopt the terms of contracts reached by some larger properties in the city. The union reached agreements on new contracts shortly before early July strike deadlines with the Borgata, Caesars, Harrah's, Tropicana and Hard Rock.

In addition to raises, the agreements reached with the casinos maintain fully funded family health care and pension benefits, language that protects jobs and increases work opportunities, and new technology protections, the union said. Resorts opened in 1978, and was the first casino in the U.S. They've been working really hard for us, and now we're happy we can put this behind us and move forward with our business.' 'We're really thrilled for the employees. Opening its Atlantic City casino resort and launching its online gambling. 'It's a great deal,' said Resorts president Mark Giannantonio. Promotion participants must wager their Welcome.

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