Bally's Black Hawk staff secure historic union victory

The newly organized unit includes a diverse range of staff members, from cooks and bartenders to housekeeping and maintenance technicians. By joining the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, these employees aim to negotiate for higher wages, improved benefit packages, and enhanced workplace safety standards.

This organizing effort stems from a November 2025 neutrality agreement between the Teamsters and Bally’s, which streamlined the path to collective bargaining. For Alexander Balza, a housekeeper at the facility, the decision to unionize represents a tangible path toward better support for his family. Local 455 leadership now prepares to enter contract negotiations, viewing the move as a potential catalyst for similar organizing efforts across the regional gaming sector.