SEATU Leadership Visits Piney Point

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Volume 21, Number 1 January-March 2018 The Also available online at www.seatu.org ENTERTAINER SERVICE • HOSPITALITY • GAMING SEATU Leadership Visits Piney Point Members of SEATU’s leadership recently trav- elled to the union-affiliated Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Maryland, to attend a series of classes that focused on building and im- proving leadership skills.

In the photo at left, SEATU officials and representatives assembled in the auditorium. Additional photos can be found on Page 8.

From left to right: Assis- tant Representative Sha- ron Cipolla, Assistant Vice President Karen Horton- Gennette, Representative Chad Partridge, Assistant Vice President Bryan Powell, Representative Patti Christian, Represen- tative Gerard Dhooge, Representative Ashley Smith, Representative Tyson Little, Representa- tive Amber Akana, SIU Port Agent John Hoskins and Representative Shane Sterry. Workers’ Rights at Stake in Crucial Supreme Court Case Editor’s note: The following piece was Some of those non-members pay Kagan. That includes the non-members, so-called right-to-work. Kennedy, for written by Mark Gruenberg, editor, Press agency fees. The others, in right-to-work he added. example, reeled off a list of issues he Associates News Service. states, are “free riders.” A decision for “A two-tiered workplace” where some said public sector unions are involved Mark Janus and the right-to-work crowd people pay dues and the rest are free rid- in, starting with raising taxes. And Alito “Agency fees,” paid by non-union would automatically make all 6.8 million ers “would be corrosive to collaboration suggested that even raising grievances public workers whom unions represent in state and local government workers “free and cooperation,” he added. And, to keep are free-speech issues to be subject to the many states, hit the U.S. Supreme Court riders.” their members, unions might be forced to court’s “strict scrutiny” for constitutional on Feb. 26. But what was really at stake is “You do realize the resources” for become more militant, including demand- violations. the future of the union movement. the unions “would be substantially di- ing the right to strike. The union “can be a partner with you in “You’re basically arguing, ‘Do away minished” if his side wins, Justice Ruth Making all state and local government advocating for a greater size workforce, with unions,’” Justice Sonia Sotomayor Bader Ginsburg told Messenger. “The 1st workers free riders “drains the union of against privatization, for teacher tenure, told the attorney for the union foes who Amendment means that’s a perfectly ac- resources that make it an equal partner” for higher wages, for massive govern- brought the case, William Messenger of ceptable result,” the lawyer replied. in bargaining with the state and local em- ment, for increasing bonded indebted- the National Right to Work Legal De- Janus and two other dissident Illinois ployers, Justice Ginsburg re-emphasized. ness, for increasing taxes?” Kennedy fense Fund. workers, recruited by the right-to-work “If you are right,” she told Messenger, asked Franklin. “That’s an interest the Messenger ducked a reply to her state- faction, argue that everything any public “it’s not only the people who are opposed state has?” ment, the final one in the court’s oral worker union does is “political.” Thus, to the union, but union supporters who “No. The state has no overriding inter- argument on Janus v AFSCME District forcing them even to pay for just the ba- may think ‘I’d rather keep the money in est” in those issues at the bargaining table, Council 31. sics of collective bargaining and enforc- my own pocket’ and then you’ll have a Franklin replied. Kennedy remained un- As the justices heard the case inside ing contracts violates their free speech union with diminished resources, not able convinced. All those are public policy is- the court’s white-marbled hall, unionists rights and is unconstitutional. to investigate what it should demand at sues where forcing Janus to pay even an made themselves heard outside. More Illinois Solicitor General David Frank- the bargaining table, not equal to the em- agency fee “is compelled subsidization” than 1,000 demonstrated for worker lin and AFSCME counsel David Fred- ployer that it faces.” of a view he dislikes, the justice said. rights on the plaza outside the building. erick countered by arguing there is no Messenger ducked her question. When The two silent GOP justices were And they drew support from pro-choice, constitutional issue involved. In bargain- Ginsburg repeated it, he claimed the im- Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch, civil rights and community allies. A much ing and handling grievances, the state is pact was “immaterial.” the court’s newest member, named by smaller group supported the so-called acting as an employer, Franklin said, not Trump administration Solicitor Gen- Trump, whose lower-court rulings and right-to-work crowd. as a political entity that can determine eral Noel Francisco, the government’s top writings were consistently anti-worker. The case is the most important labor what its workers can say, or not say, on lawyer, also spoke for the right-to-work That lineup has led court specialists to case to hit the High Court in decades, the job. people. That reversed the federal govern- predict unions will lose the case 5-4 on said attorneys for both the union and the “The state’s interest here is dealing ment’s prior stand – a reversal, along with party lines. state of Illinois, whose law lets AFSCME with a single spokesman, and that they” others, that Sotomayor noted. The court will decide Janus by late collect the agency fees from the non- – the union – “have a duty of represent- Justices Samuel Alito and Anthony June. A transcript of the oral argument members. ing everyone,” Franklin told Justice Elena Kennedy also came down on the side of has been posted on the court’s website. That’s because state and local government workers – nurses, Fire Fighters, Teachers, police, EMTs, city sanitation What’s Inside workers and more – total 6.24 million (42 percent) of all unionists nationwide. - President’s Column - Wage Reopeners in Ohio - Class Photos Those unions also represent 576,000 non- member state and local workers. Page 2 Page 3 Pages 4-6 Common Misconceptions About Unions President’s Column Editor’s Note: The following forth that help to ensure that the op- futed by recent history. If a highly article was written by Union Built portunity for member participation unionized workplace was, as the Job Safety Remains Paramount PC. is available to all. argument goes, the cause of companies sending jobs overseas, then Members of the American labor force and their unions – 1.Unions are no longer necessary 3. Unions pay their officers and the absence of high union density many SEATU members among them – for years have fought Wage stagnation and a decline staff obscene amounts should lead to very few jobs going together on various fronts to enhance our rights as workers and upgrade the conditions under which we earn our living. in real incomes for middle class Union salaries are determined overseas, right? For instance, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, along families has become one of the democratically, often with the sala- Well, union density in the pri- with the Mine Safety and Health Act both promise workers the biggest problems facing the coun- ries approved by delegates and set vate sector has been declining for right to a safe job. Unions and our allies over the years have try. The middle class is shrinking forth in the bylaws or constitutions. decades and is currently less than battled hard to make that promise a and college graduates are putting The reality is that most union 10%. Yet for the last few decades, reality – winning protections that off buying homes and cars because officers are local officers. They American businesses have shifted have made jobs safer and saved lives. of low salaries. Meanwhile produc- get paid very little especially when millions of good paying jobs over- Today, we have in place new rules tivity is higher than ever and corpo- you take into account the hours that seas, despite the huge increases in to protect workers from deadly silica rate profits are through the roof. So they put in when it comes to nego- productivity at home and the stag- dust and beryllium, a stronger coal where is the money going? Instead tiations, union administration, and nating wages. dust standard for miners and stronger It’s not unions that lead to job of to the worker, more and more of contract administration. And many anti-retaliation protections for work- loss. It’s greedy corporate execu- don’t get paid at all. ers who report job injuries. it is going to corporate execs and tives who simply don’t want to While our collective skirmishes so CEOs, leading to increasing in- Some officers and staff at the share the fruits of higher produc- far have yielded significant improve- come inequality. national level get paid more but tivity and profits with American Michael Sacco ments, the struggle we face is far it is far from obscene. They often workers – unionized or not. from over. There still is a great deal 2. Unions are undemocratic work long hours in cities with very to be accomplished. As a matter of fact, it appears that it’s once Nothing could be further from high costs of living, such as DC 5. Unions lead to lower produc- again time to go on the offensive. the truth. In fact, one could argue and New York, where many unions According to our allies at the AFL-CIO, many worker safety tivity and worker laziness that unions are among the most are headquartered. And when com- No. Not even close. Studies rules have been overturned in the past year or so. Other protec- democratic organizations. Unlike pared to their peers in corporations, tions are in the crosshairs. show that productivity in unionized Already, protections against beryllium and coal dust have a corporation, for example, unions and some non-profits, their pay is American workplaces is actually been targeted for weakening, and agency budgets and enforce- are bottom up organizations where often low. higher, with a meta-analysis not- ment programs are on the chopping block. What’s more, the the members elect their officers, ing that, ”A positive [association president has ordered that for every new protection issued, approve bylaws, and vote on con- 4. Unions increase labor costs, between unions and productivity] agencies must revoke two existing safeguards (as part of a tracts. Each union has member leading companies to send jobs exists for the United States in gen- broader attempt to ease regulatory burdens). In short, the safety committees, member meetings, overseas eral and for U.S. manufacturing in and health of workers and the public are in danger. member-driven elections, and so This allegation is completely re particular.” The labor movement must fight back. We can’t sit around while anti-worker forces turn back the clock and destroy the progress we have made over the years to make jobs safer and Trumka on Recent Win for Labor in PA save lives. Going forward, the labor movement – among other actions – must: Statement by AFL-CIO President “right to work” laws, backing protec- Tonight’s result is a wake-up call - Defend the OSHA and MSHA laws, safety and health Richard Trumka on union members tions for coal miners’ pensions and for every single politician. Earning the protections, and workers’ rights from extreme right-wing and propelling Conor Lamb to victory in supporting commonsense trade en- support of working people is a high greedy business attacks; Pennsylvania’s 18th Congressional forcement. bar that must be cleared with mean- - Defend the new OSHA rules on silica, beryllium, injury District: His victory proves that the path to ingful words and actions—not blind reporting and anti-retaliation, and the MSHA coal dust rule, and power runs through the labor move- deference to party operatives or cor- push for full compliance with these safeguards; Congratulations to Rep.-elect Conor ment. porate interests. - Fight any attempts to cut job safety budgets or weaken Lamb and union members in Pennsyl- Union members used our passion Working people are ready to move enforcement; vania who propelled him to victory. and resources to help elect Lamb. Now heaven and earth to help a genuine - Increase efforts to protect the safety and health of Latino Conor won this race because he we are going to use that same energy ally. But we won’t waste a dime or and immigrant workers who are at much greater risk of death proudly stood with unions, shared our to hold him accountable in office. Win- a door knock on fair weather friends. and injury; agenda and spoke out for our members. ning elections is only the first step. If you want working people to rally - Seek new protections on workplace violence, infectious He didn’t just ask for our support— Winning pro-worker policies is the ul- around you, then you need to rally diseases and combustible dust; he earned it by opposing unnecessary timate goal. around us. - Pass the Protecting America’s Workers Act to provide OSHA protection for the millions of workers without it, stronger criminal and civil penalties for companies that seriously violate job safety laws, and improve anti-retaliation protections; SEATU Directory and HEADQUARTERS JACKSONVILLE NORFOLK - Ensure workers’ right to have a voice on the job, and to 115 Third St. freely choose to form a union without employer interference or 5201 Auth Way 5100 Belfort Rd. Camp Springs, MD 20746 Jacksonville, FL 32256 Norfolk, VA 23510 intimidation. 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2 Entertainer January-March 2018 AFT President Randi Weingarten: ‘We Fight for Values’

The head of one of America’s largest Nevertheless, the nine-day strike unions says the labor movement faces proved that solidarity, grassroots mobili- significant obstacles in its ongoing mis- zation and sharing the union message all sion as the catalyst for working families, work. While much of the press coverage but unions are up to the task. in West Virginia focused on wages, the Randi Weingarten, president of the teachers also defeated an expansion of 1.7-million-member American Federa- charter schools, killed a proposal to elim- tion of Teachers (AFT), addressed the inate seniority, and scuttled a so-called Maritime Trades Department (MTD) ex- paycheck-protection bill (aimed at weak- ecutive board March 9 in Orlando, Flor- ening unions by taking away their right to ida. SEATU is affiliated with the MTD deduct dues through payroll collection). through its parent organization, the SIU. “What’s happening in my union is She gave a rousing speech that mainly cathartic, and that’s part of why you saw focused on two topics: the impending Su- what happened in West Virginia,” Wein- preme Court ruling in the Janus case, and garten said. “Probably for the first time the successful teachers’ strike in West in a very long time, our leadership gets Virginia. Weingarten also touched on Op- it, and the members get it, and people are eration Agua, a joint project (the SIU is a talking to and with one another like they partner) that has resulted in tens of thou- haven’t since when we were started – sands of water purifiers being delivered to about our aspirations, about our dreams, residents of Puerto Rico. about how we get their collectively. Gesturing toward MTD President Whether it is fighting for health care so Michael Sacco, who also serves as SIU you’re not one illness away from bank- president, Weingarten described him as SEATU President Michael Sacco (right) raises AFT President Randi Weingarten’s ruptcy; whether it’s fighting for good a mentor and someone she counts on. hand in celebration of her union’s victory in West Virginia. schools; whether it’s fighting for a voice She also thanked the SIU for its longtime at work; whether it’s fighting for a raise of support of the New York-based United The so-called right-to-work group Weingarten said the labor movement, secure retirement….” Federation of Teachers (UFT), where We- recruited Mark Janus, a dissenter in an in addition to battling in court, also is When the strike was won, at a rally at ingarten was the president for 12 years. AFSCME-represented workplace, to re-educating rank-and-file members and the state capitol, “you saw people who The UFT “will never, ever forget that say that by the very act of collecting the fighting in the court of public opinion. probably never stood up before,” she we got our start and our help – every time money, the union – through state action – As part of that outreach, the AFT cited a added. “Most of them weren’t teaching there was a big issue – from the mighty forces him to support political stands he recent, unofficial report from West Vir- the last time there was a school strike, in Seafarers in New York,” she stated. disagrees with. ginia. As she explained, the head of the 1990. They felt what union means: the Weingarten said that just as the SIU The court’s ruling is expected in June state senate “broke down and cried in his respect, the dignity that you get when and others showed support for Teachers and almost certainly will go against orga- caucus [one] night, so much so that his people stay together in a cause that is in years past, the AFT, UFT and others nized labor and workers’ rights. colleagues thought he was having a heart righteous and a cause that the county and now are carrying a pro-Jones Act message “The right wing is just trying to attack. He had made a deal with the Koch the country respected – for the dignity of at every opportunity. When the Jones Act eliminate public-sector unions,” Wein- brothers and Americans for Prosperity to work, getting fair pay. That’s the lesson came under attack after Hurricane Maria, garten said. “We used to say this is the provide money for his campaign, in return we taught the world with the West Vir- she learned about the law and equated case where they were trying to eliminate for a promise to break the union. He was ginia strike – a lesson you’ve been teach- it in part with prevailing-wage statutes, fair-share dues. But after hearing the ar- told that if he could break us here, they ing people forever.” which help ensure fair compensation for gument, it’s clear. They just want to elim- could do it anywhere. When he realized Turning to Puerto Rico, she com- workers. inate public-sector unions, and weaponize that he could not, and he was losing, he mended maritime labor and Jones Act “Forget about the national security the First Amendment to do it.” literally broke down in tears and caved to operators for all of their relief efforts. issues (for a minute),” Weingarten said. Still discussing the Janus case and the the five percent (wage increase). That’s Concerning Operation Agua, she “So, the moment we have an emergency, need for union representation, she added, what they’re doing.” pointed out, “We realized this was a prob- what you want to do is take the prevailing “Most individuals are not born with silver She asked why President Obama’s pick lem and we had to solve it. By Christmas, wage away from workers?” spoons in their mouth. Most of us only for the Supreme Court never got so much every single child in every single public Next, she spoke about Janus, a case have power collectively, through all of as a hearing, then answered: “Because this school had safe, reliable drinking water that figures to harm America’s working us – through the union. Through our con- group of people – Americans for Prosper- because of the work we did together. families. In February, the Supreme Court tracts, through our willingness to strike. ity – told every Republican senator that if That’s union, too.” heard arguments in what is officially But it’s through the union that we have you even have a meeting with this man, Weingarten concluded, “What unions named Janus vs. AFSCME Council 31. that power. The Court doesn’t want work- they will primary you. That’s the level of do for our country is we fight for aspi- Pushed by the so-called National Right to ing people to have that power. That’s the what’s going on against us. And as soon rations. Yes, we fight the things that are Work Committee – with major backing fight we’re in.” as the (Janus) case [is decided], there’s wrong – and we annoy people because of from the Koch brothers – it aims to ban She used a basic illustration to un- going to be these flyers going to our mem- it. But we fight for aspiration. We fight unions from collecting dues or agency derscore her point: picture an individual bers that say … you want a raise? Give up for values. We fight for working families fees from all state and local workers, os- asking his or her boss for a raise, versus your union dues. We know – we’ve seen to be able to have a better life, and I will tensibly because it would violate the em- negotiating wages through collective bar- them already.” never, ever apologize for that.” ployees’ First Amendment rights. gaining. Contracts

The photos above were submitted by SEATU Representative Tyson Little, after a successful wage reopener at both Hollywood Dayton Raceway and Holly- wood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Raceway. Above, left, is the negotiating committee from Dayton: Little, Deshawn Dancy, Nieawna Russell, Charles Morrow, Scott McCane and SEATU AVP Karen Horton-Gennette. Above, right, shows votes in Dayton being counted by Nautika Boggess (left) and Charles Morrow.

January-March 2018 Entertainer 3 Members Graduate From Classes At SEATU-Affiliated Paul Hall Center

Editor’s note: Many classes of SEATU members employed by Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) have recently completed the Basic Safety Training course at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Maryland. The two-week training courses begin with a week of “Norwegian” training, as specified by the vessel operator, followed by a week of fire, survival and first aid training. These training sessions were all administered at the Joseph Sacco Fire Fighting and Safety School, located on a satellite campus. With an average class size of 18 students, over 2,100 SEATU members have completed their training since March 2014! Following are class photos from some of the most recent classes.

Above, in alphabetical order: Edwin Alarcon, Matthew Allen, Madison Bass, Jaylin Billie, Paul Borden, Lauren Effertz, Derek Estes, Terry Grantham, Ryan Above, in alphabetical order: Roger Campbell II, Amber Griner, Erica Karg, Sean Hager, Dorothy Hammons, Enith Hughley, Destin Lea, Travis Morman, Colossal Maldonado, Kevin Pullen, Crystal Rainwater, Alexandra Ramirez, Jasmine Rie- Moss, Jason Padilla-Zayas, Roy Roig, Rodrigo Rojas Arias, Bethany Wells and gart, Ruben Shaw, Pablo Solares, Antenehe Tamru and Leslie Ward. Instructor Christopher Williams. Instructor Mark Cates is at the far right. Joseph Zienda is at the far right.

Above (not all are pictured): Gary Allen, Rebekah Armstrong, Florencia Balerdi, Above, in alphabetical order: Lawyer Anderson, Brenda Cavalie, Jess Gibson, Joslyn Birdwell, Robert Brown, Shakiyah Buggs, Diana Geronimo, Grecia Gon- Akelia Jordan, Sierra Klein, Tiffany Lafontaine, Kendra Landis, Zion Lyons, zalez Martinez, Steven Gum, Enith Hughley, Damon Little, Mayra Matamoros, Timothy Meckes, Antoan Mendoza, Christopher Morton, Sarah Owen, Delano Isaias Mayen, Sean O’Grady, Estell Okamoto, Jacqueline Patino, Anntoninette Paisley, Tyler Parker, Jonathan Perez, Moises Rivera, Ricardo Russell, Katelyn Revels, Mark Sieling, Amariah Spindler and Gabriel Supino. Instructor Gary Joy Stewart, Lucas Wall and Antonoff Ziegler. Instructors John Thomas and Jer- is at the far left. maine Sewell are at the far left and right, respectively..

Above, in alphabetical order: Shakea Brown, Peter Carl, Javon Clements, Above: Bertha Alexander, Desmond Bell, Isaias Benitez-Semidey, Felicia Camp- Amanda Hanson, Jeffrey Ijjo, Mario Lanete, Terrence Lee, Andrew Mattioli, Leon bell, Irianette Cruz Roldan, Farah Cruz, Justin Drye, Samantha Dyer, Luis Gibb, Moody Jr., John Moretta Jr., Daniel Munder, Yvette Ortiz, Ryanstien Ponce, Tar- Eric Kessler, Jarrad Navarro, Donald Oxendine, Jacob Perez, Alexander Puga, ryn Repass, Steven Scordino, Lucas Simpson, Mary Torres, Junnel Tubesa and Nikaya Rose, Geoffrey Shuck, Sarah Tilley and Nicole Turudic. Instructors Mark Elizabeth Weber. Instructors Gary Joy and Joseph Zienda are at the far left and Cates and Joseph Zienda are standing at the far left and right, respectively. right, respectively.

4 Entertainer January-March 2018 Members Graduate From Classes At SEATU-Affiliated Paul Hall Center

In the photos above, in alphabetical order (not all are pictured): Ricardo Acosta Gonzalez, Jaylin Aguayo, Nicole Allen, Marc Andrews, Caitlyn Bentley, Sarah Boliek, Paige Bowman, Peydon Bush, Phyllis Carter, Sarah Cotten, Robert Crisanti Jr., Jose Davila, Ramon Del Fresno, Matthew Dimuccio, Shelby Evans, Daniel Finney, Chad Gearhart, Dianna Ginyard, John Gripo, Andrew Harvey, Brandon Ignacio, Kyle Ishmael, Rachel Jones, Walter Kopplinger, Aaron Lavigne, Elias Lopes, Joss McFadden, Timothy Meyers, Callie O’Connor, Joseph Peraino, Stephanie Potash, Nicholas Rioux, Zuleika Rivera Reices, Alejandro Salgado Rivera, Jessica Serrano Amoros, Kelly Sturm, Matthew Sunser, Claudia Tinti and Corey Winner. Instructors Matthew Rogers and John Thomas are at the far left and right in the above left photo.

Above (not all are pictured): Jorge Alamo, Rolando Bermudez, Travon Above: Crystal Arthur, Krystal Bertrand, Travon Brown, Chaz Cannon, Le’van Card Brown, Granison Dedeaux, Joseph Dingcon, David Dizon, Jeri Dohner, Jaci Westley, Katelynn Churchill, Harold Clark, Terri Davis, Chloe Jacques, Leon Ko- Faulkenberry, Shirley Figueroa, Da’naysha Fofana, Ryan Golden, Douglas rnegay, Katie Martinez Garcia, Ashley Martinez, Samantha Martinez, Karlyn Moody, Gray, Marilou Gumapas, Edward Jackson, Garrett Leverenz, Monica New- Valerie Rogers, Melissa Roman and Tavaris Walters. Instructor John Thomas is at burgh, Cara Nguyen, Marquez Norfleet, Amanda Paiva, Aaliyah Richardson, the far right. Alonna Terrazas, Tara Trillo and Noel Ynoa.

Above: Arjun Baxter, John Bryan, Juan Buitrago, Jamar Grisby, Donna Hadley, Above: Drew Aber, Elmer Besana, James Bullard, De’Montra Cole, Richard Kaylee Herrera, Shauri Johnson, Brandi Lee, Gary Lucer, Jarnario McClurge, Cona, Brandyn Forbes, Adam Galarza, Joseph Garcia, Gabriela Hermosillo Carmen Ramos, Melanie Shoptaw and Grant Turner. Instructors John Thomas Nunez, Carnique Hollis, Brittany Linnell, Chase Livingston, Kobe Moody, Jason and Joseph Zienda are at the far left and right, respectively. Newsom, Matthew Scott, William Scott, Anthony Stalka, Joel Villegas, Herdi- yanto Wibowo and Erik Winger. Instructor John Thomas is at the far left.

Above (not all are pictured): Marco Arbelaez, Matilde Beliard, Elmer Besana, Above (not all are pictured): Marco Arbelaez, Ramon Del Fresno, Mason Guidry, Carlos Bright, Drake Bryan, Jinny Cherry, Kylee Currie, Tebrey Jones, Lisa Christopher Havner, Craig Johnson, Nara Lewis, Kevin Meyers, Odette Morales Langhorst, Edwin Pacada, Michelle Porter, Nyree Porter, Marvin Ramsey, Jas- Sanchez, Tavish Olascoaga, Jason Polston, Marvin Ramsey, Raino Reed, J’on mine Sales, Ramandeep Singh, Caitlin Stansfield, Katalan Stoddard, Malik Sud- Smith, Claudia Tinti, Kimberly Ward, Pichilla Wiley, Matthew Wilhide, Duncan duth and Jonathan Walker. Instructor Joseph Zienda is at the far left. Young and Stephanie Zaleta.

January-March 2018 Entertainer 5 Members Graduate From Classes At SEATU-Affiliated Paul Hall Center

In the photos above, in alphabetical order: Kinan Arnouk, Dekar Baker, Taylor Bednarz, Marisa Betnar, Terry Burton, Gabriela Caballero, Viktoriia Chos, Aaron Cousineau, Jassica Davidson, Patrick Denning, Gangdas Gajula, Xavier Garrett, Timothy Grybauskas, Rachel Hoff, Nakia Jackson, Monica Jean Jo- seph, Samuel Maples, Maria Markley, Angel Matos Rosario, Dustin McChesney, Omar Melendez, Samantha Milks, Sharon Morales, Ruben Ortiz, Jordan Palou, Cameron Portillo, Marta Rojas, Donna Romano, Carlos Russo Minaya, Lauren Salah, Jelyrose Sales, Geneva Santana, Sergio Santos, Dane Stok- inger, Iaroslav Sukhenko, Julie Sundborg, Keith Tate II, Julie Towers, Onofre Verana, Robert Ward and Nathan Zacharie.

Above (not all are pictured): Desiree Baysic, Nicolas Chapman, Jair Cruz Velez, Above (not all are pictured): Mercedes Brink, Rochelle Calhoun, Caro- Summer Curtis, Melchor De Guzman, Nelson Espiritu, Brittany Gajewski, Raivan lina Ysabel Cortez, Kassandra Crotty, Anne Donovan, Erin Enos, David Jolee Heestand, Tyler Johnson, Conner Krenzer, Clara Lewis, Jasmina Milova- Erutti, Nelson Espiritu, Aurelie Hibbard, Patrick Joyce, Stephanie Lacas, novic, Scott Montoya, Julissa Munoz, Silvia Paz, Wayne Phillips, David Richel- Brelyn McCauley, Travin McGee, Thomas Modrak, Tangela Rice, Jackie son, Marta Rojas, Jessica Skaggs, Jamie Smith, Iaroslav Sukhenko, Latoya Ricks, Ibn Robert Robertson, Samella Sutton, Timothy Sweeney, Jo- Walker and Amanda Zacharias. seph Trombino, Justin Wilson and Lauren Zafar.

Above, in alphabetical order: Victoria Anderson, Daniel Bazarewski, Richard Above: Derek Bigham, Jason Bullen, Meghan Ehlers, Naomi Engstrom, Bondoy, Erik Carlson, Towondo Clayborn, Travis Daulton, Honey Delgado, Autumn Haag, Kristaly Reyes Ibanga, Emily Jahn, Andre Lambiase, Codie Joshua Downtain, Courtney Fish, Phillip Jones, Madison More, Thomas Pedersen, Derek Perez, Shannon Peterson, Whitney Ragas, Cory Rober- Nanthavongdouangsy, Raquel Palacios, Jopee Palomares, Adrianna son, Sarah Rohwer, Kevin Scharroo, Jachelle Stovall, Brittney Swetmon, Ramirez, Rhonda Rhines, Felix Rosario Ruiz, Jennifer Salazar, Khaliesha Christopher Truesdell, James Vanase and Alan Walk. Simon, Jade Smith, Daniel Stansbury, Rin Takizawa and Kaitlyn Tower.

Above (not all are pictured): Onaika Benitez, Manuel Bermudez Cejas, Car- Above: Heste Aronson, Sarah Baker, Angela Breitholtz, Marlon Brucelo, los Carnero, Jason Garoutte, Sarah Gutierrez Vidal, Michael Jicha, Nathan Krista Cannon, Jennifer Donegan, Christopher Eskridge, Robert Espino, Nelson, Andrew Nowicki, Lindsay Poole, Marcus Reimer, Rhonda Rhines, Brandon Klein, Gerald Landry, Kyle Larimer, Anthoney Ostroskie, Daniel Amie Sexauer, Kaylan Thomas and Devon Turner. Rubio and Ikeriah Steward.

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January-March 2018 Entertainer 7 The Official Publication of the Seafarers Entertainment and Allied Trades Union, Affiliated with the Seafarers International Union, AGLIW, AFL-CIO.

Volume 21, Number 1 January-March 2018 The Also available online at www.seatu.org Class Photos ENTERTAINER Pages 4-6 SERVICE • HOSPITALITY • GAMING

Delegates Needed Delegates are needed at workplaces in Meet the Newest SEATU Representatives, Delegate all SEATU jurisdictions. Contact your local union hall for more information. Know Your Weingarten Rights All SEATU members should be aware of their Weingarten Rights. Established by the Supreme Court in 1975, the rights guarantee employees the right to union representation during investigatory interviews with management. An investigatory interview is one in which a supervisor questions an employee to obtain information which could be used as a basis for discipline or asks an employee to defend his/her conduct. If an employee has a reasonable be- lief that discipline or discharge may result from what they say during such an interview, they have the right to request union representation. It’s important to remember that management is not required to inform employees of their Weingarten rights; employees have the responsibility of knowing that these rights Tyson Little Gerard Dhooge Abbey Heller exist and to request that they be invoked when SEATU Representative SEATU Representative Delegate (F&B), Kansas City appropriate. Copies of the Weingarten Rights are posted on all union bulletin boards. They Tyson Little and Gerard Dhooge are two of the newest SEATU Representatives, working hard every day also can be accessed on SEATU’s web to serve the membership. Little works in Ohio, servicing the Hollywood Gaming properties in Dayton and site at www.seatu.org, linked under the Mahoning, while Dhooge works with members in one of the newest SEATU workplaces, Plainridge Park Members Rights section. Individuals with questions regarding these rights should Racecourse in Plainville, Massachusetts. Abbey Heller is one of SEATU’s newest delegates, working as contact their SEATU representative, a bartender at Hollywood Casino Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. delegate or shop steward. If you have any workplace news you’d like to see featured in The Entertainer, send all your photos and Become Familiar With Your Labor Contract story ideas to [email protected]. All SEATU members, especially those in bargaining unit classifications, are re- minded to obtain, read and become familiar with the provisions of their labor contracts. SEATU Notebook It is equally important to be aware of the company’s policies and procedures where Algonac/Detroit Metro Lawrenceburg Ohio labor issues are concerned. Knowledge of Current Delegates: Current Delegates: Miami Valley Gaming both better enables members to invoke their M/V Detroit Princess Slots: Carl Marting Cage: Kyle Bauer rights as necessary and protect them when Bar Staff: CaSandra Houston EVS: Seeking Volunteers threatened. EVS: Gwen Nevin, Gina Wait Staff: Seeking volunteers EVS Steward: Warren Walls Fumi-Fiamawle, Shawn Brown Those desiring copies of their labor con- Kitchen Staff: Anthony Young Cage & Credit: Linda Richter, tracts should contact their on-site delegate Darlene Esterwood EVS Steward: Valaine Faul or visit their union hall. Boston Food & Beverage: Brandi Dale Facilities: Darrell Stephens Support Your Newsletter Current Delegates: Guest Services: Seeking Food & Beverage: Robert Plainridge Park volunteers McManus All members are encouraged to share Food & Beverage: Rob Wardrobe/Gift Shop: Seeking Player Services: Tom Cox their ideas for stories and photos with the Bergeron, Jenee Jenee, Russ volunteers editorial staff of The Entertainer. Be- Hollywood Gaming Dayton Race- Selvitella, Stephen Stern Hotel: Linda Hensler way come the eyes and ears in your work Player Services: Jim Didio Facilities: Seeking volunteers areas by staying abreast of newsworthy Anyone interested in becoming a VLT: Nieawna Russel EVS: Keith Hayward F&B: Deshawn Dancy events such as promotions, awards, re- Seeking Delegates: Mutuals, delegate or steward is encouraged tirements, participation in community Deep Cleaners, Cooks, Barbacks, to contact the union hall at 812-539- Cage: Charles Morrow activities, etc. Stewards 2941. Facilities: Scott McCane The Entertainer staff would also Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning like to know about anyone who has or Chicagoland/Joliet Maryland Valley participates in unusual hobbies for possible Anyone with questions or con- feature stories. 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