Casino Workers on the Picket Line (+ video)

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.wtrf.com/story.cfm?func=viewstory&storyid=36611

Union workers at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort were on the picket line Saturday.

Story by Steven Centofanti

Chester, WV -- Union workers at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort were on the picket line Saturday.

Talks between the company broke down on Friday night in Weirton. Union workers said they have no plans of walking away until they get a better contract than what is being offered.

"They've paid over 30% of their health care costs, yet management people are paying 18%. I don't think that's fair," said Kevin Kilroy, U.S.W. Local 23.

The union said it believes the two sides are still far apart, but they said they are ready and waiting to go back to the bargaining table.

Health care is a big issue for both sides.

FULL story at link.