Tomorrow morning, workers from the Beau Rivage and IP Casino will testify to the Mississippi Gaming Commission regarding conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fifteen workers between the Beau Rivage and IP Casio have tested positive for COVID-19 since reopening. The casino workers’ union, Unite Here Local 23, says action is urgently needed.
The union is calling for daily cleaning of hotel rooms, stronger enforcement of safety guidelines including masking and social distancing in the casinos, and improved contact training. IP Casino Room Attendant Carolyn Ford said, “Listen to what we have to say. We’re out there with the guests. They’re not out there, we’re out there. So, if a guest comes up to you without a mask on or whatever, you know, they’re not out there, we are.”
Grant Chighizola was raised in Picayune, Mississippi and graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2019 with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Political Science. As a lover of sports, he served as the Sports Editor for USM’s student newspaper, the Student Printz, and hosted a weekly sports talk show on the school’s radio station. He also served as an Anchor/Reporter for USM’s student run newscast, Hub City TV, covering news and sports. When not out in the field, Grant enjoys spending time with family, reading a good book, and catching up on the latest sporting events.
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