Following strike at two locations, Ontario casino workers ratify new four-year deal

Following strike at two locations, Ontario casino workers ratify new four-year deal

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  • Chris Hall, The Star
August 8, 2022 11:28 PM
  • Chris Hall, The Star

Unionized workers at casinos in Ajax and Pickering have ratified a new four-year deal, bringing an end to their two-week-long strike action.

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Unifor Local 1090 announced on Aug. 4 that it had reached a tentative agreement with Great Canadian Gaming Corporation and its membership ratified that proposed pact with 92.8 per cent support a day later.

Approximately 800 workers between Casino Ajax and the Pickering Casino Resort walked off the job after a strike deadline for midnight on Friday, July 22 passed. Both gaming facilities remained open during the strike action, although live table games at the Pickering casino were unavailable.

According to the union, the new deal includes “significant wage increases” that average 17 per cent over the life of the agreement.