Casinos in Montreal, Canada, could be paralyzed during the Formula 1 Montreal Grand Prix in a few weeks. There is the threat of a strike that could affect several employee segments at various casinos during one of the busiest times for the city’s gaming industry.
The Montreal Grand Prix doesn’t just attract race fans. It’s an event that attracts up to 132K tourists for three days, many of whom visit the local casinos.
A dispute over wages at the Loto-Québec-owned Montreal Casino, the largest casino in Canada, is reaching a boiling point. The Confederation of National Trade Unions (CSN, for its French acronym) is ready to increase the pressure if necessary. It’s also adding support from other venues at the same time.
The Canadian Press reports that 91% of the CSN’s members have agreed to participate in a five-day strike, if necessary. Around 1,000 Montreal Casino employees could walk out during the Montreal Grand Prix weekend from June 16-18.
The Montreal Grand Prix doesn’t just attract race fans. It’s an event that attracts up to 132K tourists for three days, many of whom visit the local casinos.
A dispute over wages at the Loto-Québec-owned Montreal Casino, the largest casino in Canada, is reaching a boiling point. The Confederation of National Trade Unions (CSN, for its French acronym) is ready to increase the pressure if necessary. It’s also adding support from other venues at the same time.
The Canadian Press reports that 91% of the CSN’s members have agreed to participate in a five-day strike, if necessary. Around 1,000 Montreal Casino employees could walk out during the Montreal Grand Prix weekend from June 16-18.