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Suffolk Downs and Horsemen Continue Dialog

Executives with the Boston area track met with horsemen representatives Feb. 17. No proposals on the table some "some progress" is made.

 Thursday, February 17, 2011

NEHBPA Set to Offer Suffolk Counterproposal

The New England Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association was prepared to offer a counterproposal to the management of Suffolk Downs Feb. 9 in an attempt to get back to the bargaining table and end their dispute.

 Wednesday, February 09, 2011

Mountaineer Deal Calls for Hike in Minimum Claiming Price

After a few years of contractual disputes, Mountaineer Race Track & Gaming Resort and the Mountaineer Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association have agreed on a three-year contract that calls for increases in live racing dates and a hike in the minimum claiming price at the West Virginia track.

 Sunday, January 11, 2004

Dispute Between Mountaineer, Horsemen Turns Ugly

The dispute between horsemen and management at Mountaineer Race Track & Gaming Resort escalated Jan. 5 when both parties accused the other of negotiating in bad faith.

 Monday, January 05, 2004

Horsemen Respond in Dispute at Tampa Bay

Horsemen have taken issue with comments made by Tampa Bay Downs general manager Peter Berube as to the role of the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association in purse reductions at the Florida racetrack.

 Friday, January 25, 2002

No Contract Agreement at Tampa Bay; Race Fields Decline

New Year's celebrations were muted at Tampa Bay Downs where racetrack management and horsemen remain locked in a contract dispute. Track general manager John Grady said he met with the Tampa Bay Downs Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association board Saturday, but the meeting ended without resolution.

 Tuesday, January 02, 2001

No Contract Agreement at Tampa Bay; Race Fields Decline

New Year's celebrations were muted at Tampa Bay Downs where racetrack management and horsemen remain locked in a contract dispute. Track general manager John Grady said he met with the Tampa Bay Downs Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association board Saturday, but the meeting ended without resolution.

 Tuesday, January 02, 2001