Unifor 444 prepare for possible Caesars Windsor strike

The Unifor Local 444 strike committee prepared signs on Wednesday, in case Caesars Windsor employees go on strike.

Last week, workers at the casino voted in favour of strike action. About 1,300employees cast ballots at four separate votes held at the Fogolar Furlan club.

• Casino workers vote to strike

The result was 98.3 per centin favour of a strike, according to Local 444 3rd vice-president Doug Boughner.

Stephanie Dunphy is the Unifor444 casino marshall.

"We have a lot to do," said Dunphy, explaining the technical necessities for the strike, like generators, porta-potties, and a headquarters.

"We're always optimistic as members. We rely on our bargaining team to bring back the best collective agreement they can to us and we have our trust in them," she said.

Thestrike deadline is 12:01 a.m. on April 4.

Dunphysaid everybody will be affected by the strike if it does happen.

"It will be a shutdown," she said.