A tentative agreement has been reached in the dispute that had Hard Rock Casino Vancouver workers walking the picket line for more than six weeks.
The B.C. Government Employees Union (BCGEU), which represents more than 400 staff at the Coquitlam casino, said a deal was reached in mediation on the weekend.
They had been on strike since May 11 over wages and hours of work following a 99.5% vote in favour of strike action. It is a first agreement for the union and the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation.
"We won't be releasing details until the members have had a chance to look over and ratify the agreement, but the bargaining committee is pleased with the achievements they've made and are recommending their co-workers vote to accept the deal," said BCGEU president Stephanie Smith in a news release. "This is truly a ground-breaking deal that will help achieve fairness for casino workers across the industry."
On June 11, union members held a demonstration at the Vancouver offices of the B.C. Lottery Commission to get involved in the discussions in their dispute as well as calling for fair treatment for workers across the province. But BCLC said it did not have the jurisdiction to intervene.
