Strike averted at Windsor, Ont., casino — tentative deal reached
Roughly 1,400 workers represented by Unifor Local 444 were set to strike at 12:01 a.m. Thursday
It's business as usual at Caesars Windsor along the Canadian border city's riverfront.
A work stoppage was avoided before workers were set to walk off the job at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, according to the union and employer.
Unionized employees will vote to ratify the agreement at a later date that has yet to be disclosed.
During negotiations, Unifor Local 444 officials previously told CBC News better pay was a top priority for the some 1,400 employees it represents at the casino.
"Make no mistake, the monetary gains are probably a number one priority," said James Stewart, president of the local union, in an interview a few days before the tentative deal was announced.
Caesars Windsor's president and CEO Kevin Laforet said in a statement, "We would like to commend Unifor Local 444 and the entire bargaining team for their respectful and productive efforts resulting in an agreement that is mutually beneficial for both parties."
Details within the agreement have not been released by either side.
Nearly 2,000 casino workers went on strike for 60 days in 2018.
With files from Pratyush Dayal and Chris Ensing