The Saginaw Chippewa tribal council announced last week that its 4,200 employees will get a 10 cent per gallon discount at the tribe’s two gas stations, the Sagamok and Saganing Sagamok convenience store gas stations, the Morning Sun reported this morning.
On Sunday, gas prices hit an all-new record high of $3.79 per gallon, a 17 cent increase over a two-week period, according to Reuters.
"I think (the tribal) council is aware of the tough economic times our employees are going through," Tribal Chief Fred Cantu told the Sun. "And we know that there are people who work here that drive from as far away as Lansing and Saginaw.”
To get the discount, employees have to show either an employee badge or a paycheck stub. The discount is not available for pay at the pump.
The Saginaw Chippewa owns several enterprises, including the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort and Saganing Eagles Landing Casino. The discount is available to all tribal government and enterprise employees.
