Saying that the Rockford Casino Rockford would be better off recognizing employee unions rather than engaging in an expensive anti-union campaign, a coalition of unions held a rally Friday outside the casino.

Calling it a “Rally for Respect,” Rockford United Labor President Sara Dorner said forming unions to represent the casino workers would give them a voice and allow them to share in the success of the casino. Dorner said valet drivers and warehouse workers have already voted to form a Teamsters union.