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**2023 Detroit Casino Strike Update** ## **What is the status of the 2023 Detroit casino strike?** The 2023 Detroit casino strike is still ongoing, with no sign of a resolution in sight. The strike began on February 1, 2023, when workers at the MGM Grand Detroit, the Detroit Grand Hotel & Casino, and the Greektown Casino Hotel walked off the job. The workers are represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW), which is seeking a 3% wage increase and improved health care benefits. The casinos have refused to meet the UAW's demands, and the strike has now entered its third week. The casinos have been operating with skeleton crews, and some have been forced to close certain amenities, such as their buffets and nightclubs. The strike has had a significant impact on the Detroit economy. The casinos are a major source of revenue for the city, and the strike has…