Over the last two weeks, there have been plenty of interesting developments in Manitoba’s gambling industry. Manitoba Willing to Explore Gambling Expansion Previously, employees voted to go on strike, if their demands were not met, and were preparing to take action on December 23, 2023. Meanwhile, Gavin McGarrigle, Unifor Western Regional Director praised the negotiation committee for using the leverage provided by the members’ strike vote to earn a new and fair agreement for the workers.

More details on the contract will be revealed, once ratified. These workers include dealers, cashiers, slot attendants, security personnel, maintenance staff, customer service representatives and Skilled Trades staffers. Later this week, the workers will sit down and vote on whether to ratify the proposed agreement or not.Ĭurrently, the labour union represents more than 750 staff members at McPhillips Station Casino, Club Regent Casino, and the Shark Club Casino. She added that the workers’ solidarity and skilled bargaining have provided a contract they can be proud of. In a statement, Unifor National President, Lana Payne, commented members at MLL had shown to the employer that they were fed up with the status quo. 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.

Unionized members will now vote on the new contract. But most recently, Unifor Local 144, which represents over 750 of those workers, announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with the employer. Earlier this month, casino employees of Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries voted in favour of going on strike, as they called for better conditions.

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