MGM Grand Casino has agreed to pay workers during the casino's shutdown over coronavirus concerns.

The casino follows behind other Detroit area casinos in paying workers amidst the shutdowns.

UAW spokesman Brian Rothenberg confirmed Tuesday that MGM decided late Monday "to pay their workers as the other casinos have in Detroit, while they’re impacted, and continue their healthcare coverage through June.”

He said the UAW has consistently maintained that no worker should be disadvantaged during this national emergency.

MGM Grand spokeswoman Debra DeShong said part time and full time MGM employees who have been furloughed will receive two weeks or pay as well as benefits for eligible employees through June 30.

“Mitigating the impact of this pandemic on our employees is a high priority now that we have closed all of our domestic properties. Our policies and benefits are evolving along with the rapidly changing news and predictions of how long this could grind businesses to a halt across the country," DeShong said. "We hope that through our collective action, we can protect one another and plan a safe return to business.”

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MGM Grand casino workers are represented by UniteHere Local 24, the UAW, Teamsters and Operating Engineers Local 324.

Meredith Spelbring is a news intern with the Detroit Free Press. Reach her at mspelbring@freepress.com or on Twitter @mere0415.