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Casino strikers urge Detroit City Council to implement picket protections

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1 year ago

November 7, 2023

Casino strikers urge Detroit City Council to implement picket protections

Hundreds of striking casino workers packed the Detroit City Council’s auditorium Tuesday, urging council members to ensure health and safety protections for strikers.

Dubbed the “Detroit Strikers Bill of Rights,” the resolution would call for various strike protections, including the right to have sources of warmth, like heaters and bonfires, that are not confiscated or ticketed as temperatures drop; keeping vehicles 50 feet away from the public right of way to avoid picketers having to breathe exhaust; keeping barriers away from sidewalks that force pedestrians into the street; and allowing drivers to honk in support of the protest, despite the noise ordinance prohibiting shouting or whistling and loud noise.

More: Detroit casino workers go on strike as unions seek better wages, benefits

The proposal was referred to the Internal Operations Standing Committee and the council is expected to vote on it next Tuesday. The Detroit Casino Council, which represents 3,700 casino workers, has been seeking improved wages and benefits during negotiations with the casinos that started in September.

Several striking casino workers, during the public comment period, urged council members to pass the resolution. Last week, the city council passed a resolution supporting the workers’ right to strike. Terrell George, a member of Unite Here, a union which represents hospitality workers, asked council members for their support for the bill.

“We know our worth,” George said. “You will have that ability to stand tall with us and say enough is enough. Everybody, keep fighting.”

Jamil Johnson, a striking casino worker, said large metal barriers have blocked strikers from moving and hindered their public safety.

“The barriers prevent us from safely walking in the pedestrian crosswalk. We have to step into the street to step around, and I’m afraid of getting hit by a car. One of my coworkers was already hit,” Johnson said. “Thankfully, it was not serious and he’s OK. That’s why we’re asking you to consider the Strikers Bill of Rights.”

Free Press reporter JC Reindl contributed to this story.

Dana Afana is the Detroit city hall reporter for the Free Press. Contact Dana: dafana@freepress.com or 313-635-3491. Follow her on Twitter: @DanaAfana.

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Montreal visits Detroit after Laine’s hat trick

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7 hours ago

December 19, 2024

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Montreal visits Detroit after Laine’s hat trick

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Montreal Canadiens (12-16-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (13-14-4, in the Atlantic Division)

Detroit; Friday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Montreal Canadiens visit the Detroit Red Wings after Patrik Laine recorded a hat trick in the Canadiens’ 6-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres.

Detroit is 13-14-4 overall and 3-4-1 against the Atlantic Division. The Red Wings are 3-4-2 in games they serve more penalty minutes than their opponents.

Montreal has a 12-16-3 record overall and a 4-3-0 record in Atlantic Division games. The Canadiens have gone 6-8-2 in games their opponents commit fewer penalties.

Friday’s game is the first time these teams match up this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Lucas Raymond has 13 goals and 20 assists for the Red Wings. Alex DeBrincat has five goals and two assists over the last 10 games.

Nicholas Suzuki has 11 goals and 21 assists for the Canadiens. Laine has scored six goals with one assist over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Red Wings: 4-4-2, averaging three goals, five assists, 3.4 penalties and 7.3 penalty minutes while giving up 3.1 goals per game.

Canadiens: 5-5-0, averaging 2.9 goals, 4.8 assists, 4.7 penalties and 11.3 penalty minutes while giving up 3.2 goals per game.

INJURIES: Red Wings: None listed.

Canadiens: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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Simon Edvinsson injury update: Detroit Red Wings defenseman ruled out vs. Flyers

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15 hours ago

December 18, 2024

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Simon Edvinsson injury update: Detroit Red Wings defenseman ruled out vs. Flyers

The Detroit Red Wings lost the services of one of their top-pair defenseman in the first period Wednesday.

Simon Edvinsson did not return after the first period because of what the team called an upper-body injury. The Red Wings announced the move on social media after the first period.

Edvinsson only played 5:36 in the first period. That forced the coaching to scramble the other pairings, and Ben Chiarot instead was out on the ice with Edvinsson’s usual partner, Moritz Seider.

Edvinsson, 21, is in his first full season with the Wings, although having played 25 games over the previous two seasons, he is not considered a rookie. The 6-foot-6 Swede quickly worked his way up to the top pairing, where he and Seider (6 feet 3) give the Wings a formidable pairing with enormous reach.

Edvinsson has also helped contribute offensively, with three goals and 10 assists, in 30 games.

It was not immediately clear how or when Edvinsson got injured in the game Wednesday vs. the Flyers.

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