The venue’s July shows currently remain as originally scheduled, including Canadian rock icon Bryan Adams (July 3), Canadian singer Sarah McLachlan (July 4), heavy metal band Disturbed (July 11), and comedian Trevor Noah (July 20).With the casino, hotel and entertainment venue shut down for the 47th straight day on Tuesday due to the ongoing strike by 2,300 members of Unifor Local 444, a “spinoff impact” is being felt by many area restaurants, wineries and even Devonshire Mall because of fewer of out-of-town visitors, Orr said. Beach Boys co-founder Brian WilsonĬaesars Windsor said new show dates are still being arranged for composer David Foster, Irish singer Daniel O’Donnell, Canadian illusionist Darcy Oake, country music artists Lee Brice and Cole Swindell, comedian Russell Peters, and Cuban-American rapper Pitbull. Country music artist Johnny Reid (all ages) On Tuesday evening, Caesars Windsor announced new dates for some those affected concerts: Over the course of the strike, Caesars Windsor management has cancelled hotel bookings up until and including June 16, and postponed at least 12 shows at the Colosseum.

Unifor looks to regroup Tuesday, to end longest strike ever at Caesars Windsor The situation has led some in the community to suggest that neither Caesars Windsor management nor Unifor Local 444 is in tune with the striking workers. The membership has twice rejected tentative agreements reached between the company and the union’s bargaining team.

Now the membership is trying to stay cool and hydrated in the midst of summer heat and humidity.Ĭassidy said the mood remains upbeat, and the union will continue to support the striking workers with whatever they need - water, coffee, food, etc. When the strike began on April 6, those walking the picket lines needed winter clothing and warming measures to deal with the cold weather. It’s the longest labour disruption in the history of Caesars Windsor. The casino resort has been closed for the entirety of that time. Wednesday will mark the 55th day of the strike by an estimated 2,300 employees of Caesars Windsor. It’s a step in the right direction.” Dave Cassidy, president of Unifor Local 444, speaking at a rally.

I want to be very clear … The mediator will help us have some discussion to see if we can get back to the bargaining table. “We are not back to the bargaining table.

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