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Ellis Park Owner Vows to Battle On

Ellis Park Owner Vows to Battle On

Ron Geary said he is facing a myriad of economic pressures in making Ellis Park a viable operation, but the owner of the Henderson, Ky., racetrack vows to fight the challenges with every resource before he considers closing the facility.

 Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Philly Jockeys, Union Pursue Other Avenues

Philadelphia Park Jockeys and a labor union are exploring other options after a state entity rejected the group's petition to have union representation.

 Tuesday, January 16, 2007

New York Mutuel Clerks Ratify New Pact

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers union of New York, division of mutuel employees, Local 3, has overwhelmingly ratified a new contract with the New York Racing Association, averting a possible work stoppage or sickout on Belmont Stakes day June 11.

 Thursday, June 09, 2005

Trainers Organization Issues Warning on California Labor Legislation

Calling a backstretch unionization bill filed in the state Assembly a "very real threat to the viability of California's entire Thoroughbred racing industry," the California Thoroughbred Trainers organization is urging its members to actively oppose AB 856 as it works its way through the legislative process this year.

 Friday, March 30, 2001