READ MORE: Governor Holcomb Outlines How – And Why – The State Will Reopen Meanwhile, many workers say low wages and high health insurance deductibles force them to choose between health and livelihood when they fall ill. Representatives from the Unite Here labor union say casinos are non-essential and that the state wants them to reopen soon to collect tax revenue. They urged lawmakers not to allow casinos to reopen until they’re given affordable health care and can ensure safety.Ĭaesars notified employees they plan to reopen at limited capacity the week of June 14. The state announced more than 27,500 total confirmed cases, with more than 177,000 Hoosiers tested.Ĭasino Workers Scared To Return Without Health Care, Safety StandardsĮmployees from five casinos rallied in Indianapolis Friday, forming a “car caravan” around the Statehouse and Monument Circle.
The Indiana State Department of Health reported 57 additional confirmed deaths over the weekend, bringing the state’s total to 1,607. The state's PPE marketplace is only open to restaurants, retail, personal services and office environments.
