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"The message is strong – casino workers feel they belong in our union." — Stephanie Smith, BCGEU President.
Victoria (27 May 2019) — Over 130 employees across 5 departments at Elements Casino Victoria voted to join the British Columbia Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU/NUPGE) to fight for job security, better wages, fairness and a voice at their workplace. The positive vote to join was 87 per cent, with 82 per cent of workers casting a ballot. These workers join over 3,400 casino workers who are already a part of BC's leading union in the gaming sector.
A strong majority want to be a part of the union
"These workers have clearly made a choice to stand together to make improvements in their worksite," said Stephanie Smith, president of the BCGEU. "The message is strong – casino workers feel they belong in our union."
The departments joining the BCGEU/NUPGE are table games, slots, cage, count, and guest services.
Elements Casino Victoria is located in View Royal, and is owned by Great Canadian Casinos, a subsidiary of Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, which owns River Rock Casino Resort and Hard Rock Casino.