Belleville Shorelines Casino workers on strike due to wage negotiations breakdown

Workers at Shorelines Casino in Belleville, Ont., are on strike as of Friday.

The work action began at 1 a.m. after their union and the casino failed to reach a deal on a wage increase.

Bargaining committees for Unifor Local 1090 and the employer worked late into the night to try to reach an agreement.

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Picket lines were erected early Friday.

The two groups are expected to resume meetings later in the day with the goal of resolving the dispute and continuing casino operations.

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