270 jobs lost at outsourced Galaxy casinos
Scores of redundant casino workers went to seek for help from the Labour Affairs Bureau, after two outsourced casinos run by Galaxy Casinos announced a job cut of 270 because of fierce competition.
These workers, most of them are croupiers, claimed that they felt ‘threatened’ by the employer who told them to sign letters first before they were allowed to leave.
Although they were promised to receive compensation according to labour regulations, and that they will be re-employed once new casinos are open, they doubted why the employer did not made non-resident workers redundant first before making them redundant.
Some pointed out that non-resident workers who work outside of their authorised domains of activities create ‘extreme unfairness’ to them.
Together with the representatives of two non-mainstream trades union, they demanded a dialogue with the Secretary for the Economy and Finance Tam Pak Yuen (ÃÓ§B·½) on 2 July on the issue of giving priority to local workers.
They threatened for further action if they did not receive ’satisfactory response’.
Galaxy Casinos issued a statement later which said that the redundancy decision was ‘helpless’, and expressed regret to those who are affected.
It also claimed that letters that promised to re-employ these redundant workers had been issued to those affected. They could be re-employed once the Galaxy Mega Resort is open.
The two outsourced casinos affected are Grand Waldo in Taipa and President in Macau.
Legislator Kwan Tsui Hang (Ãö»A§ö) from the trade union stream expressed concern to the recent developments, saying that it reflects the fact that the gaming sector in Macau has entered a period of adjustment.
She also said that it is time for the Government to assess fully the labour needs of the gaming sector, particularly to create opportunities to allow local croupiers to be promoted to become supervisors.
Looks like the Cotai Dream is grinding to a halt.
Macau Studio City, Parcel 7&8 rumoured to be the latest cancellations.
Unfinished casino’s, ravaged landscape, and empty luxury tower blocks are likely to be the lasting legacy of this period of unbridled excess.
Government paralysed.
Pollution, congestion, and social discontent at an all time high.
Macau has been transformed (ruined?) and for what?
And for the benefit of who?
Reminds me of an old folk song – ‘The town I loved so well…’
1Death knell became ominous the moment Mainland China altered the visa policy of it’s residents. Forget the high rollers for the moment. While they were the ones churning out the dough, they’re invisible from any view outside the VIP rooms, without the crowd Casinos can’t keep up with the hype. Since the start Macau is all about public perception…..and those crowd from Guandong. Galaxy is the first to feel the crunch as it doesn’t have the ahhs and ommps of the other properties. I mentioned Galaxy is the first..there would be seconds, and thirds.
2…First things first, promotion in the gaming industry has always been based on experience & qualification…( other factors are people you know that can help you go up!… its not what you know but rather who you know?! )…
1.how can you promote these staffs if they cannot even follow simpe rules… skilled professionals who work in Casino’s know that once they enter the floor,they must abide by the company rules which applies to both Locals & Expats… being a local resident does not exempt anyone from abiding policies set by the company…
2. Having a Macau ID does not necessarily mean that the bearer is a skilled & qualified worker…
3. Which Company would deter sacking of staff’s incurring unreasonable number of MC’s? (unreasonable…about 60-120days sicleave/yr)
4. Locals undergoing training should also be introduce to the meaning of “work & Social ethics” before being allowed to step on the Gaming floor… remember, they are the Company’s Vanguard… they represent the company itself…
5. They should know their job function by heart…
I am not against the Locals… but I’ll just leave you with this saying… ” HE who knows how gets the Job… HE who knows why gets to be the BOSS!!!…
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