Casino Windsor Strike 2021
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The strike at the Caesars Windsor in Ontario, Canada is in its third week with no end in sight as management has cancelled reservations at the casino’s hotel as well as all Coliseum shows through the end of May. On the 17 th day of the walkout hundreds of workers and union advocates marched around the casino. About 2,300 are represented. Boasting an on-site casino, a 10,000 m² fitness centre, and a full-service spa, Caesars Windsor Hotel and Casino overlooks the city and Detroit River.Modern rooms feature a 42-inch flat-screen HDTV and free WiFi throughout. Caesars Windsor Casino Gambling WI-FI ON THE GAMING FLOOR. Here's how to connect to our complimentary Wi-Fi on the Gaming Floor: Ensure that the Wi-Fi on your mobile device is turned on; Choose Network Name: CasinoGuest; No password is required; Review the Acceptable Use Policy terms and conditions and select ‘Agree’ to complete the connection.
Unifor Local 444 members working at Caesars Windsor have voted down a tentative deal and began a strike at midnight.
'As of now, our members have voted to go on strike. Forty-one per cent in favour of the tentative agreement so that is a strike position,' said union president James Stewart
Minutes after the vote, crowds of casino customers were herded out the doors to waiting taxis.
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2,300 employees on strike at 12:01 after a tentative deal was voted against by 59% of the members who voted today. <br><br>Horns are honking, taxis picking people up and guests leaving the casino. <a href='https://t.co/bAxHHl9y2t'>https://t.co/bAxHHl9y2t</a>… <a href='https://t.co/FMCoKMtFu5'>pic.twitter.com/FMCoKMtFu5</a>
—@ChrisEnsingCBCWayne and Mary Charlton have been coming to Caesars Windsor twice a month for the past decade.
'They shut her down and out the door we went,' said Wayne, who added the couple was headed back to their home in St. Thomas.
He said it was 'peace and quiet' inside the casino when the announcement telling guests to leave came over the loudspeaker.
'I went up to my room, got my bag and I'm on my way.'
This couple visits Caesars Windsor twice a month, have been coming last 10 years. <br><br>Arrived today from St. Thomas for two nights. <br><br>Now the Charlton's are headed home because of the strike. <br><br>Worst part? Same thing happened LAST contract negotiations. <a href='https://t.co/DV5gCvVT0I'>pic.twitter.com/DV5gCvVT0I</a>
—@ChrisEnsingCBCStewart said he believes the failure to ratify is based on frustration from employees who have accepted less and less over the past four of five agreements with Caesars.
'A lot of what we heard was respect issues. But on top of that there was a real sense that they wanted more in terms of the financial gains. Wages were important,' he explained. 'They were very clear that they want some of that back in this agreement.'
I personally want to apologize for any inconvenience this causes our customers.- Kevin Laforet, Caesars Entertainment
Kevin Laforet, regional president for Caesars Entertainment, said he was disappointed by the outcome of the vote.
'We felt the agreement was fair and sustainable,' he said. 'We will be meeting with Unifor to discuss next steps. I personally want to apologize for any inconvenience this causes our customers.'
What this means for the casino
Unifor members are walking off the job at 12:01 a.m.
After midnight, Stewart said they will 'secure their assets' so they can leave without losing their license with the AGCO.
'When that's done they will exit the building,' he said.
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What this means for hotel guests
Stewart said the workers' fight is with their employer, not customers.
'The problem in it all is we do have hotel customers staying in the hotel. We're not going to hinder that process and we're going to allow our members tied to that up until 6 a.m,' he explained. 'The hotel guests will continue unhindered to exit the building up until their regular checkout time of 11 a.m.'
When will bargaining resume?
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Stewart said Caesars did not 'immediately say there was any interest in getting back to the table.'
He added his focus is on helping members set up picket lines.
The University of Windsor was informed Tuesday by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit that an off-campus student has tested positive for COVID-19.
Wajid Ahmed, medical officer of Health for Windsor-Essex County, states that while this is a low-risk exposure, everyone is reminded to continue to be mindful of public health measures to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19.
The student is currently in self-isolation at home, did not attend classes on campus, and no campus exposures have been identified. The University has implemented its COVID-19 response plan and is working closely with the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit in this matter.
“The University of Windsor family extends sincere wishes for a quick recovery to the affected student,” said UWindsor president Rob Gordon. “I have every confidence that the strict protocols the University has in place and its close relationship with the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will continue to keep our campus safe and healthy.
“Once again, I encourage students, faculty, and staff to follow the advice of the health unit regarding social distancing, the wearing of masks, and vigorous hand washing. We will continue to closely monitor this situation and will keep our campus and the public informed going forward.”
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The University of Windsor is currently following a remote learning model with most classes being held online this semester. Any individuals who must attend campus are required to wear a non-medical mask when entering all campus buildings and in common areas where physical distancing is difficult, and must complete a self-assessment questionnaire prior to attending campus available at: www.uwindsor.ca/returntocampus/336/before-going-to-campus.
Updates will be provided at uwindsor.ca/returntocampus.