KAMLOOPS — The union representing close to 700 striking casino workers in the Okanagan and Kamloops has reacted to the latest stalemate in talks between themselves and Gateway Casinos.
Chances Casino Kamloops
Union members voted overwhelmingly to go on strike in June and have been behind picket lines since June 29.
Earlier this week, in an open letter, Gateway said it was disappointed four days of mediated talks last week failed to help both parties reach a deal.
Jun 06, 2019 Gateway Casinos and Entertainment has disclosed plans to invest approximately $31m to construct its new Cascades Casino North Bay property. Set to create up to 300 new jobs in the city of North Bay, Ontario, the entity is set to feature 300 slots and eight live table games alongside a number of food outlets, with expectations placing its grand opening in mid-July next year. In January, it completed its purchase of the Chances Casino Kamloops from the British Columbia Lottery Corporation and is opening new venues in Chatham-Kent and Hanover, Ontario. Jul 06, 2018 The new casino is expected to create 200 new jobs, and also millions of dollars in economic spin-offs through the construction process. The casino will be the first new facility of Gateway Casinos in Ontario. Currently, the brand owns a number of gambling properties situated in Kamloops, Langley, and Penticton.
Cascades Casino Kamloops
Spokesperson Tanya Gabara noted the company offered the union a package that would have had every employee receiving first year increases from seven to 19 per cent. She said those increases, coupled with tips averaging $8 to $12 per hour, would have had Gateway employees above market rates. The BCGEU indicated earlier they were seeking increases that average about 62 per cent.