Gold Strike Casino Resort Workers Join Teamsters Local 667

The workers at Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, Mississippi, have unionized, becoming part of the broader Teamsters Local 667 family. As a result, the Memphis-based organization will now represent the Tunica casino employees, ensuring that they are being treated fairly.

Teamsters Local 667 Welcomes Hundreds of New Members

According to Teamsters Local 667’s report, workers at Gold Strike Casino Resort have voted in favor of unionization through a card-check majority. The organization confirmed that the employees at the gambling property signed their authorization cards, effectively becoming Teamsters.

As a result, some 280 casino employees, such as housekeepers, food and beverage workers, and cocktail waitresses, have now secured stronger union representation. Thanks to this, they have gained more traction in their fight for higher wages, better benefits, and improved working conditions, Teamsters Local 667 pointed out.

For context, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters was founded in 1903. Since then, it has grown significantly, now representing some 1.3 million people across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

In December 2025, Horseshoe Casino Indianapolis also unionized, joining the Teamsters Local 135.

The Workers Understood the Benefits of Becoming Teamsters

Erica Guerrero, a cocktail waitress at Gold Strike Casino Resort and a new member of Local 667, explained that she and her colleagues signed their cards because they understood the benefits of becoming Teamsters.

I have never felt more empowered. Now we have the strength to fight for fair wages and improved working conditions.

Erica Guerrero, Teamsters member

James E. Jones III, president of Local 667, was pleased to welcome the Gold Strike Casino Resort members to the Teamsters family. He called their addition a step forward in growing Local 667’s presence and supporting casino workers as a whole.

These new Teamsters are determined, militant, and ready to help one another. I’m excited to welcome this group.

James E. Jones III, president, Local 667

Tommy Blitsch, director of the Teamsters Convention, Trade Show, and Casino Division, was similarly excited about the development and the opportunity to expand the organization’s footprint across the casino sector and champion casino workers’ rights.

By organizing workers and raising standards, we’re changing the industry for the better. This win adds to our momentum, and there’s more to come.

Tommy Blitsch, director, Teamsters Convention, Trade Show, and Casino Division

Last month, the United Auto Workers joined a Hard Rock Casino Rockford employee picket line in a show of support as dozens of workers were looking to join the union.