Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) workers have been joined by supporters in picketing outside of Casino Woodbine after almost 1,000 employees were locked out by their employer as of May 8.

Members were hoping to negotiate a collective agreement that included guaranteed part-time hours, more full-time positions, better wages and sick leave among other concerns.

On April 28, Casino Woodbine filed with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development for a “No Board Report”, which legally allowed them to lock out their workers.

Casino Woodbine says they have been in negotiations with PSAC trying to reach an agreement with employees that offers them the benefits they are seeking.