Chances Casino Abbotsford reopened for business on Sunday (Aug. 11) after employees hit the picket lines for two weeks.

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The establishment was closed beginning on July 28 after talks between employees and ownership led to an impasse.

Wages were the main concern from employees and this new deal, which was ratified on Saturday (Aug. 10), has resulted in an increase in pay.

According to United Steel Workers Local 2009 president Al Bieksa, the three-year deal sees an average of a 24.6 per cent increase in wages, including a 16 per cent jump in year one.

Earlier reporting from The News found that the typical employee at Chances Casino Abbotsford made $17.70, which was 30 cents above minimum wage.