Triggered after hundreds of Galaxy Macao employees filed complaints with the region’s Bureau of Labor following Typhoon Hato last month. The Category 3 tropical cyclone hit the region, with some employees reportedly complaining of unpaid overtime and adequate rest time during the period.
Galaxy Macao reportedly announced last week that it would pay employees an “annual discretionary bonus” equivalent to a month’s salary, but protesters reportedly demanded that the casino operator compensate employees regularly for “14 months” and change some existing workplace practices.
“Today’s protest is a protest against Galaxy Entertainment [Group Limited]’s harsh attitude toward its employees.” “Right now [Galaxy Entertainment Group Limited] has been giving us some of the bonuses in advance since the end of the year, but we’re saying no. Because this bonus is ours anyway. I was just trying to shut up.”
New Macau gaming expert Chloe Chao reportedly used the position to file a petition with the management of Galaxy Entertainment Group Limited. The petition also explained that it called on casino operators to abolish the warning letter process and clarify the company’s employee promotion practices.
Mr. Chao will run for the Macau Legislative Council later this month and has asked Galaxy Entertainment Group Limited to close its Horizon VIP room in Galaxy Macau. This high roller concert hall is located above the main casino floor and features a space where people can smoke next to the table.
“Let’s give the company a week to see how they react.” “If nothing works, we’re going to get back together next weekend.”파워볼실시간
He added that follow-up measures are likely to take place outside the Starworld hotel and could include protesters blocking staff from entering.