AFA-CWA president joins hands with Teamsters at Horseshoe Indianapolis strike

The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA International President Sara Nelson has decided to join dealers who recently went on strike at Horseshoe Indianapolis, located in Shelbyville, Indiana.

Nelson will join dealers from Horseshoe on the picket line at 9 AM Saturday, October 25 to show support and solidarity for the Teamsters union.

More than 200 were scheduled to vote for October 17 on joining Local 135. However, the pending vote was delayed due to the ongoing government shutdown and will be delayed indefinitely.

As a result, prospective Teamsters requested using a neutral third party to hold a timely vote. However, management at Horseshoe denied the proposal, resulting in a strike for Teamsters representation.

Horseshoe Indianapolis first opened in March 2009 as Indiana Live! and is currently owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment. This commercial casino is home to a racetrack, 65 table games and 1,500 slot games, as well as a high-limit room, sportsbook and poker room. Its racetrack, formerly known as Indiana Downs, welcomed its first guests in 2002.

Good to know: Horseshoe Indianapolis is one of two racinos in the Hoosier State

The other is Hoosier Park Racing & Casino in Anderson, which is also owned and operated by Caesars.

Since the brand’s formation in Reno, Nevada in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has expanded over the years to include facilities that operate under the Caesars, Harrah’s, Horseshoe and Eldorado brand names.

Laura Mack

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