To that end, Culinary announced its own public health guidelines that essentially reflect Center for Disease Control standards in use at most companies. The focus is on testing, the availability of personal protective equipment, social distancing, and deep cleaning. Proper training and enough time to accomplish the tasks at hand are also essential, he said.
The union’s concerns are valid. The health guidelines are reasonable and presumably reflect the high standards that will be necessary for the industry as it moves forward.
But what wasn’t necessary was the tension that has existed between some of the corporations and the union that provides them with trained workers.
Maybe it’s corny to say it, but there is no better time than now for management and labor to show a united front as the casino industry enters the most important moment in its modern era.