Starlight Negotiations: Promise & Challenges
Hello UFCW Starlight Casino members,
Negotiation started this week with three productive days of bargaining. Your negotiating committee and the company representative met at the union office and exchanged proposals.
You can find a copy of the company’s initial proposal HERE.
You can find a copy of the union’s initial proposal HERE.
All members are welcome to come and observe negotiations. The term we use is open bargaining. Negotiations are meant to be open and transparent to the membership.
You can watch this video on open bargaining to learn more.
“It was a productive three days of negotiations,” said Chris O’Halloran, Executive Director for UFCW Local 401. “We have not gotten to the important issues around money, but the company has been willing to negotiate and agree to contract improvement so far.”
We will also share our proposal tracker with the members so they can follow along as negotiations progress. You can view the proposal tracker HERE.
The membership was represented at the negotiation table by a large committee:
- Charlene Davies – Food & Beverage
- Cathy Hilderman – Pit Boss
- Kale Hobbes – Security
- Cynthia Hoffart – Dealer
- Diego Menjura – Security
- Steven Vaughan – Food and Beverage
- Mike Woolridge – Slots
“While we’ve made some initial progress, we’re acutely aware of the affordability crisis facing our members,” said UFCW Local 401 President Tom Hesse. “As we move into discussions on wages and benefits, we anticipate tougher negotiations ahead. I urge our membership to stay informed, engaged, and prepared to stand united as we fight for a fair deal that addresses the rising cost of living.”
If you have any questions, please contact your Union Labour Relations Officer Dee Mae Beler; you can reach Dee Mae at 780-452-0362 and dbeler@ufcw401.ab.ca or Chris O’Halloran at 587-999-6448, cohalloran@ufcw401.ab.ca or Facebook @chrisohalloranufcw401.
You can find a printable version of this document, here.
Posted on: October 04,2024