Province Willing to Consider New First Nation Casinos It also includes increased shift premiums and signing bonuses in the range of CA$600 to CA$1,800. The deal features wage bumps varying from 16% to more than 40%. The Manitoba Government and General Employees Union also revealed that around 200 food and beverage staff members at two casinos have agreed to ratify an eight-year contract. She noted that the workers have been left without a compact for a year and a half, but the union is proud of its members who voted in favour of the strike mandate as a leverage tactic against the employer and now getting the deserved contract. On Thursday, December 21, 2023, Unifor National representative Suzanne King commented that a new collective agreement was long overdue.

They work at the three casinos as dealers, cashiers, slot attendants, security, customer service and grounds employees as well as skilled trade workers. These employees have been lacking a collective agreement since June 2022. Previously employees voted to go out on strike if a fair deal with MLL had not been agreed upon until December 23, 2023. The union represents over 750 workers at McPhillips Station Casino, Club Regent Casino, and the Shark Club Casino. On Thursday they voted 93% in favour of accepting the latest proposal from the employer. Strikes Have been AvoidedĮarlier this week, the labour union announced that it has managed to negotiate a tentative agreement with the Crown corporation for its members. The labour union represents all working people and their voices, and fights for equality and social justice across the country and abroad, while also aiming for progressive change and a better future for its members. Unifor is the country’s largest union in the private sector, as it is responsible for over 315,000 employees in every major area of the economy. In a recent statement, Unifor Local 144 which represents over 750 staff members at three Winnipeg gaming properties, revealed that its members have voted to ratify the latest contract proposal from Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries. Casino employees in Manitoba will not go out on strike these winter holidays confirms the labour union.

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