Horseshoe Indianapolis workers officially concluded their strike on December 8 after 200 employees voted to join the Teamsters Local 135 union, which currently represents over 12,000 members throughout the city.
"Being part of this strike reminded me just how much power we have as workers," Horseshoe Indianapolis table games dealer and Local 135 member Dakota Massman said.
"Horseshoe has billions of dollars behind it. They did everything in their power to stop us from getting the strong representation we wanted and deserved. But it wasn't enough, and I'm so proud to have taken part in this fight."
Workers of the property had been on strike for the past seven weeks after Horseshoe Indianapolis failed to conduct the originally scheduled union vote on October 17.
"Horseshoe Indianapolis pulled out every union-busting tactic in an attempt to undermine this group. But in the end, the militancy of these workers proved too powerful," Local 135 President Dustin Roach said.
"We can't wait to bring that same fighting spirit to bargaining for their first contract."
Horseshoe Casino is owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment, which stated "we respect the rights of our team members to engage in lawful union activities" as part of a response to the strike issued on November 6.
"Our union made it clear to Horseshoe from the start that there was only one way this strike was ending, and that's with Teamsters representation," Teamsters Convention, Trade Show and Casino Division Director Tommy Blitsch said.
"It has been inspiring to see these workers make it happen."
Horseshoe Casino Indianapolis employees also expressed concern over post-flood conditions following a pipe burst on the week of October 27, which restricted hot water and heat usage as well as produced black mold throughout the property.
The Nevada Gaming Commission approved a $7.8m fine against Caesars Entertainment for AML violations following a 4-1 vote carried out as part of its monthly meeting on November 20
