Police arrested 25 people, including the co-founder of the United Farm Workers, for protesting allegedly deplorable labor conditions at the Agua Caliente Tribe's casino in Palm Springs, California.
Casino employees say they want to organize a union but are being intimidated. They say the tribe is failing to provide adequate benefits.
The group is calling on Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) to include pro-union provisions in compacts he is renegotiating with some tribes. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is reportedly not in talks with the governor.
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Dozens arrested during Palm Springs demonstration
(KESQ News 4/8)
Workers at Indian casino in desert protest for workplace rights (AP 4/8)
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