![]() ![]() Teamsters Local 822 represents over 3,000 workers across the Tidewater Area working in a variety of industries. The workers join over 5,000 casino workers nationwide represented by the Teamsters. “We are thrilled to join a strong union that will negotiate a good contract and the rights we deserve.” “We felt the need to organize with the Teamsters in order to secure good wages, benefits, and to have a say in our futures,” said Tatar McCarver, a slot attendant at Rivers Casino and a member of Local 822. Rivers Casino Portsmouth is officially open. The decision to join the Teamsters marks an early organizing victory at Virginia’s first full-service permanent casino, which opened less than one year ago. “We are excited to welcome these new union members and look forward to negotiating their first contract.” ![]() “I want to congratulate this group of workers on their decision to organize and become Teamsters,” said James Wright, President of Local 822 and International Vice President At-Large. Press Contact: Kara Deniz Email: VA.) – Slot attendants at the Rivers Casino in Portsmouth, Va., voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 822. ![]()
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