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Unions press lawmakers to extend Sunday and holiday overtime to casino workers
2784357 · March 26, 2025
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Summary
Union leaders and the sponsor sought to expand Sunday and holiday overtime protections to casino workers, arguing fairness and bargaining-history reasons; the committee voted to hold the bill for further consideration.
A bill to require overtime pay for Rhode Island casino workers on Sundays and holidays drew union testimony and the sponsor's presentation before the Senate Labor and Gaming Committee.
Senator Apollonio said the bill would amend the state's overtime law (R.I. Gen. Laws 25-3-1) to ensure casino workers receive…
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