Tentative agreement reached at Shorelines Casino Belleville
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BELLEVILLE, ON, Oct. 26, 2021 /CNW/ - Unifor members working at Belleville's casino will vote Wednesday on ratification of a new tentative agreement.
"I am very impressed with the solidarity and activism of the Shorelines group in Belleville," said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. "The employer tried to test their determination, but our members stayed strong and succeeded in winning important gains."
If ratified, the deal will end the strike action that began at 1:01 a.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021.
Details of the agreement will be release after ratification.
Local 1090 members at Shorelines Belleville rejected the employer's most recent offer by 84% on October 20. The union represents 93 workers at the casino in table games, slots, food and beverage, kitchen and culinary, facilities and housekeeping, guest services, and cashiering.
Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy. The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad, and strives to create progressive change for a better future.
For further information: For media inquiries or to arrange interviews via Facetime, Zoom, or Skype please contact Unifor Communications Representative Ian Boyko at or 778-903-6549 (cell).
