'And again, I think we're going to, as a bargaining committee, work toward a full endorsement with a commitment to get a tentative agreement that we're proud of. 'We're going to be open, honest and upfront with regards to what we can achieve and what we can't achieve, and in that regard, our members are going to have to make a decision whether they decide to ratify or not,' Chiodo said. Management is after a new deal that keep costs in line, and the casino competitive. The casino is one of the city's biggest employers. After a cyber attack, 14 Gateway casinos in Ontario, including those in London and Thunder Bay, will remain. The current contract expires in early April. Unifor Local 444 workers walk the picket line as the Caesars Windsor Casino strike in Ontario, Canada enters its eighth week. For the second time in six weeks, Caesars Windsor’s 2,300 employees on Friday rejected a tentative contract agreement this time with a 53 per. I think workers are expecting us to come to the pump and do what's necessary on their behalf to represent their needs.'Ī strike vote will be taken March 9 if a deal isn't reached. The strike at Windsor’s casino will continue. 'The last set of bargaining has been a challenge for all of us. I think contract over contract we've had complications and I don't think that just goes away. 'We had complications with Caesars Windsor going back to 1994 when it opened,' Chiodo said. He said wages will eventually be a key issue.Ĭhiodo said it's too early to get a read on the talks overall right now. There have been several strikes since the casino opened in 1994.ĭino Chiodo said talks are concentrating on language and non-monetary issues at this stage. Caesars Windsor, Unifor Local 444 negotiating new contractĬontract talks are underway between Caesars Windsor and the union representing 2,300 hourly employees.ĭino Chiodo, of Unifor Local 444, said the latest set of negotiations will be tough.

Windsor casino strike