The Denver Post: Casa Bonita’s Divers, Entertainers Plan to Unionize, Citing Need for a Safer Workplace, Better Wages

Cliff divers, magicians and other performers at Casa Bonita are seeking to unionize to address safety concerns in the workplace and negotiate their pay.

Their concerns range from insufficient training, scheduling and safety to “abusive patrons emboldened by alcohol,” according to a statement released Wednesday by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 7, which represents theatrical stage, film and exhibition workers in Colorado, and the Actors’ Equity Association.

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