For other positions, the union is asking for rates that are comparable to the earnings of trades-people, nurses and school teachers.
Related: Workers push for fairness in wagesĪs an example, she says the union has proposed that a casino security officer would make 23 per cent more than the starting rate of a trained entry level RCMP officer. “This is clearly in excess of any reasonable rates in this market and simply not competitive,” said Gabara in a news release last week. Gabara said last week the BCGEU union workers are asking for up to 60 per cent wage increases and significant increases in benefits. Related: Casino worker money demands called ‘unreasonable’ Tanya Gabara, public affairs director for Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Ltd., said, “We know a fair and reasonable collective agreement for both our staff and our company is possible and remain committed to these negotiations to reach a deal and get our employees back to work.” As the Gateway casino strike enters its third week, the two sides remain far apart on a new contract.īut there was one positive development today with the confirmation of three more mediation negotiating sessions scheduled for July 20, 21 and 22, according to a Gateway spokesperson.
