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Donna DeCaprio Elected President of UNITE HERE Local 54 in Historic Uncontested Election

June 2, 2025 Atlantic City, NJ — UNITE HERE Local 54 proudly announces the election of Donna DeCaprio as President on June 2, 2025, following a historic uncontested vote. This marks the first uncontested presidential election in nearly 40 years, reflecting the overwhelming support and confidence in DeCaprio’s leadership. DeCaprio has been a transformative leader within Local 54, most notably guiding […]

A New Era Begins At New Jersey’s Largest Hospitality Union

UNITE HERE Local 54 is proud to announce Donna M. DeCaprio as the new President of the Union, who was appointed by a unanimous vote earlier this year.  Ms. DeCaprio is the first female President in the history of Local 54, and her appointment marks a significant milestone for the Union and the labor movement […]

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Casino Workers Ratify Contract with Historic Wage Increases by 99%, while Others Prepare for Strike Authorization Vote

Casino Workers say, “we’re not finished until we ALL win the raises we deserve!”  Atlantic City—While workers at five casinos voted 99% “yes” on Monday to ratify new agreements reached with their employers, the worker negotiating committee at Resorts and Golden Nugget casinos announced a Strike Authorization Vote for July 19.  As their contracts expire, […]

1,500 Hard Rock Casino Workers in Atlantic City Reach Tentative Agreement with their Employer

Workers at Hard Rock avert strike deadline and join four other casinos in reaching new agreements Atlantic City—Casino Workers at the Hard Rock casino in Atlantic City reached a tentative agreement with their company Saturday, just in advance of a July 3 strike deadline. The union’s worker negotiating committee at the property have approved the […]

4,500 Atlantic City Casino Workers Reach Tentative Agreement with their Employers

Workers at Borgata, Caesars, Harrah’s and Tropicana avert strike deadline Atlantic City—Casino Workers at four Atlantic City casinos reached a tentative agreement with their companies late Thursday night, in advance of a July 1 strike deadline. The union’s worker negotiating committee at the MGM-owned Borgata and Caesars Entertainment-owned Caesars, Harrah’s and Tropicana casinos have approved the […]