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ABC News
04-07-2025
- Business
- ABC News
Brisbane Star Entertainment casino workers to strike over pay negotiations amid ongoing financial woes
Hundreds of workers at Star's Brisbane casino are set to walk off the job, saying the entertainment group has proposed cutting penalty rates as it faces financial woes. United Workers Union president Jo Schofield said staff would take protected industrial action from 4pm to 6pm after Star failed to bring a "reasonable offer" to the bargaining table. "They have been forced into this position because of the failure of Star to recognise the cost-of-living pressures [workers] are under, but also the skills, commitment and loyalty workers have shown to the company during what has been an incredibly tumultuous time," she said. A spokesperson for The Star said they were "disappointed" workers were taking industrial action as it would impact visitors. "The Star has been doing everything possible to secure a stable financial future that will provide security for its workers, customers, suppliers, investors, and other stakeholders," they said. The spokesperson said The Star had been in "long and challenging" negotiations with unions in Brisbane. "We have been flexible, diligent, and measured in making an offer that adds wage growth for team members whilst absolutely stretching the financials of the business," they said. "We value all team members and offer excellent employee benefits. "We are disappointed that protected industrial action will be taken — as this action impacts all visitors that arrive to The Star Brisbane seeking memorable hospitality experiences." The future of the Brisbane casino has been in doubt for months with Star Entertainment's shares plummeting in February and the company failing to post its financial results in March. It entered into a deal with Hong Kong investors in early March, after months of warnings about its financial future. However, on Monday Hong Kong investors Chow Tai Fook Enterprises and Far East Consortium threatened to walk away from an agreement to buy Star's stake in the Queen's Wharf casino and hotel complex for $53 million. The two firms issued Star with a notice to terminate the deal, which will come into effect on Monday unless it is withdrawn within five business days. Last week, Star shareholders separately approved a $300 million rescue deal backed by US casino giant Bally's and existing investor Bruce Mathieson. Queensland Premier David Crisafulli said he was worried about Star's operations and would continue to support staff. "Whatever iteration it takes in the future, our only concern is that the doors stay open and that people can go to work during that transition of ownership or whatever that looks like," he said. "We just want workers to have a job."
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
WATCH: Law enforcement questions NMSP officer accused of DWI
SANDOVAL COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – Newly released video shows the moment law enforcement responded to a crash involving a New Mexico State Police officer who, at the time, was reportedly driving drunk. Officials say Hugo Diaz-Amaya, 33, was involved in two crashes that he left the scene of, hit street signs, and caused a crash on Highway 550 between Highway 528 and the Santa Ana Casino. He is charged with DWI, reckless driving, and failure to report an accident. VIDEO: Man throws small dog at Albuquerque officer during arrest According to body camera video, Diaz-Amaya told an officer he was coming back from a gas station when he hit another car. Officers called for the DWI unit to respond and then started asking Diaz-Amaya about a crash near the Santa Ana Star Casino. 'So, I rear-ended somebody. I don't have insurance, bro,' he told law enforcement. Diaz-Amaya denied using drugs and prescription medicine and told officers that he would pass a breathalyzer test. Officer: 'Have you had any alcohol to drink today?' Diaz-Amaya: 'Not at all.' Officer: 'If I were to give you a breath test for alcohol right now, would you blow zeros?' Diaz-Amaya: 'Absolutely, yeah.' Diaz-Amaya was given a breath test, which he passed, but he was also given a blood test, which we don't know the results of. He later admitted to officers that he was actually on a muscle relaxer. He was arrested and later released on his own recognizance. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos.
