BRIEF: MGM Grand trims workers for 2nd time

Oct 04, 2008 (Detroit Free Press - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- MGG | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- MGM Grand Detroit, the top earner of Detroit's three casinos, is laying off fewer than 100 workers for the second time this year.

The layoffs coincide with MGM's first anniversary of moving to the $800-million hotel and casino entertainment complex.

All affected employees work in restaurants and bars.

"Being a year into operations, we are at a better point than ever to evaluate what our customer demand is and normalize operations according to that demand," said spokeswoman Yvette Monet.

Casino management met with union officials this week to inform them of layoffs, which could involve downgrading some full-time positions to part-time jobs and will take place in the next two to four weeks. MGM Grand Detroit has 3,600 employees.

MGM's casino revenues were $50 million in August, up from $42.7 million in August 2007, the latest figures available. MGM Grand Detroit last laid off workers in April.

Contact MARGARITA BAUZA at 313-222-6823 or mbauza@freepress.com.

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