A 53-day strike at Casino Regina took its toll on revenues, according to information released Tuesday. Employees at the Regina gambling venue walked off the job June 3. “Due to strike action at Casino Regina … guest counts at Casino Regina decreased year over year by approximately 30 per cent,” the Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation, or… [Read more…]
July 26, 2010
In the news: Leader Post (Jul 26 update), “Details released…” – http://bit.ly/9Bhc4d Leader Post (July 26), “Casino Regina strike is over” - http://bit.ly/akVDmL The Star Pheonix, (ran same article as above) – http://bit.ly/9zsYWu Leader Post (Jul 25), “Breaking News…” – http://bit.ly/bBbnZZ CBC News Saskatchewan, “Casino Regina to reopen Tuesday” – http://bit.ly/9RIpus Global Saskatoon, “Casino Regina employees… [Read more…]
July 25, 2010
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, July 25, 2010 PSAC and SGC reach an agreement at Casino Regina. REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN – Let the games begin — again. After more than seven weeks on the picket line, members of PSAC and management at Casino Regina have struck a deal that will see Casino workers, including table dealers,… [Read more…]
July 22, 2010
Casino strike: two views By Tina Dacey, The Leader-Post July 16, 2010 (http://bit.ly/cEuEnL) I write regarding the July 13 letter, “Respect our tough decision” about the casino strike. The writer is correct: If people do not have anything nice to say they should not say anything. Casino workers have rights. Why should they not stick… [Read more…]
July 21, 2010
On Monday, July 19, after 45 days on the picket line, PSAC – Local 40005 and the Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation (SGC) returned to the bargaining table. Negotiations have now reconvened for the third day. Updates will be posted as they are available. In the meantime, RWDSU has reached a tentative agreement with SGC and is… [Read more…]
July 21, 2010
After the Honourable Ken Cheveldayoff declined a meeting to discuss the ongoing labour dispute, calling it “inappropriate” — despite the fact that he is the Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation (SGC) — PSAC members from Saskatoon decided to take matters into their own hands. A small group of PSAC members showed up to Cheveldayoff’s constituency… [Read more…]
July 19, 2010
Letters of support and solidarity for our brothers and sisters on the line at Casino Regina: To Local 4005 (Casino Regina): The Lethbridge Area Council would like to buy you all a coffee. It make seem pounding the sidewalk for these many days to be endless, but the end is in sight. Everyday walking the… [Read more…]
July 19, 2010
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, July 18, 2010 PSAC members to picket Cheveldayoff’s office REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN – The Honourable Ken Cheveldayoff has declined a meeting requested by Casino Regina workers to discuss the ongoing labour dispute – now entering its seventh week – calling it “inappropriate”, despite the fact that he is the Minister Responsible… [Read more…]
July 19, 2010
40005 DAILY UPDATE July 16-17 DAY 44-45 Just a short report from Friday and Saturday. Spirits are high and optimism is in the air. We had some angry members regarding the letter they received from Twyla regarding the Casino’s last offer to us. Friday was a good day, we moved our limited mobility members’ chairs… [Read more…]
July 19, 2010
40005 DAILY UPDATE July 15 DAY 43 WHAT AN EXCITING DAY!!!! Our members started picketing at 8:30 a.m. – this included our 8:30 a.m. teams and our 11:30 a.m. teams. Then at 10:45 they marched over to the Eagles CLUB for our general membership meeting. Robyn announced the new seven day picketing policy which… [Read more…]
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