Labour Board holding casino union drive ballot boxes
From the Niagara Falls Review:
The Canadian Auto Workers union is hoping the fifth time’s the charm.
Management with the two Niagara Falls casinos hope this latest disruption is over.
Both sides have done this dance before, and now comes the waiting game after thousands of employees cast ballots this week in the CAW’s latest drive to unionize the biggest workforce in the city.
According to casino spokesman Greg Medulun, about 93% of 2,900 eligible voters cast a ballot.
Polls at Casino Niagara and Niagara Fallsview Casino closed at 1 a.m. Saturday.
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Two perspectives on casino union vote – KEN LEWENZA
From the Niagara Falls Review:
Ken Lewenza is president of the Canadian Autoworkers Union.
There’s no question that for thousands of Niagara casino workers this week’s union certification vote has been a long time coming.
Since the casinos opened their doors, workers have expressed a willingness to speak for themselves at work, with a This is the basis for true workplace democracy.
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Two perspectives on casino union vote – ART FRANK
From the Niagara Falls Review:
Art Frank is president of Niagara Casinos.
Since 1998, the CAW has attempted unsuccessfully to become the trade union representing the associates at Niagara Casinos on four separate occasions.
The fifth such attempt will take place Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at polling stations at Fallsview Casino and As an organization, we have always maintained we prefer to deal directly with our associates rather than through a third-party like the CAW.
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CAW applies to unionize casino workers
From the Niagara Falls Review:
The Canadian Auto Workers union is trying its luck again at Niagara’s casinos, betting the time is right to bring hundreds of workers under its umbrella.
The union filed an application Thursday to become the union representing most workers at Fallsview Casino and Casino Niagara. But management says it prefers to deal with its 4,500 employees directly, rather than through a union.
“Clearly, we have the support of the workers,” said John Aman, an organizer director with the CAW. “Based on the level of support and the issues … we felt now was a good time to proceed to a vote.”
The CAW expects between 2,800 and 2,900 casino employees will be eligible to vote, the majority of them dealers, slot attendants, in the hotel, kitchen and as wait staff.
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Falls casino revenues see signs of recovery
From the Niagara Falls Review:
Niagara remained Ontario’s most popular spot for gambling in 2009 despite drops in revenue, the number of gamblers and employees at Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara, according to Ontario Lottery and Gaming figures for the last three months of the year.
“We continue to generate substantial revenue for the province,” said OLG spokesman Tony Bitonti. “There was a decrease in the resort casinos by about 4.5%, quarter over quarter.”
As 2009 drew to a close and signs of an economic recovery appeared, OLG reported $333.4 million in the September-to- December period, compared to $349.1 million in the same three-month period in 2008.
Niagara’s two casinos reported gaming revenue of $153.0 million in OLG’s third fiscal quarter.
That was down about $700,000 — or nearly .5% — from the same time in 2008.
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New lease on Casino Niagara
A new long-term lease has finally been admitted to the location of Casino Niagara. The uncertainty of keeping the location has come to a close and Casino Niagara will definitely be open on Falls Ave. for another 15 years or so. OLG, owner of Ontario’s casinos, reached a deal with Canadian Niagara Hotels which owns the Casino [...]Canadian Niagara Hotels Inc. to Build New Hotel Complex Decision brings new jobs, development and tourists to Niagara Falls
From a PRWeb press release:
Today brings great news for the city of Niagara Falls and the Falls Avenue Entertainment Complex.
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has renewed the lease of Casino Niagara at its current location on Falls Avenue. The lease extension is for an additional 15 years, showing the Provincial Government’s confidence in the future of Niagara Falls. This commitment creates stability and certainty on which economic development and job creation can be built.
“I am excited that we have this opportunity to bring hospitality & tourism jobs into the much needed private sector in Niagara Falls”, DiCienzo said.
The 300 room 30 floor Hotel with a Falls view will be the first All-Suites Hotel in the Falls Avenue / Clifton Hill area.
Perhaps the press release left something out, as it jumps from talking about the lease extension to how many rooms the new hotel will have. Other than the title of the press release, the hotel isn’t mentioned beforehand.
Also, the press release has a short video that is a promo for the Canadian Niagara Hotels property. It’s simple, but nice.
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$75-million hotel announcement follows casino deal
From the Niagara Falls Review:
Ontario has locked down Casino Niagara’s long-term future with a 15-year extension on the lease at its Falls Avenue location.
The government’s commitment could unleash up to $1 billion in private investment in the area around Clifton Hill -money investors were afraid to spend when the casino’s location was uncertain, said Niagara Falls MPP Kim Craitor.
Ontario Lottery and Gaming, the Crown corporation that owns the province’s casinos, reached a deal with Canadian Niagara Hotels, the company that owns the building Casino Niagara has occupied since its 1996 opening.
“Today is really great news for the employees that work at Casino Niagara,” said Craitor, during a Friday afternoon ceremony at the casino.
It ends uncertainty that has surrounded Casino Niagara’s future for years. While the province was committed to keeping two casinos running, there was no guarantee Casino Niagara would remain on Falls Avenue…
Moments after Craitor’s announcement, Canadian Niagara Hotels released a statement about its plans to start work on a 30-storey 300-room hotel.
The new hotel will be built on land the company owns near its Planet Hollywood restaurant.
The $75-million Marriott Residence Inn would be the first all-suites hotel in the area around Clifton Hill.
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Strong future secured for Casino Niagara
From a CNW Group press release:
The future for Casino Niagara was unveiled today, with the finalization of a long-term lease between the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and Canadian Niagara Hotels Inc. (CNHI).
“The McGuinty government has delivered on its commitment to ensure that Ontario not only maintain two casinos in Niagara Falls but also enhance the exciting variety of gaming and entertainment options for Ontarians and visitors alike,” said Kim Craitor, MPP for Niagara Falls, who made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Dwight Duncan, Ontario’s Minister of Finance and the Minister responsible for the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation.
OLG and property owner Canadian Niagara Hotels Inc (CNHI) announced agreement on a 15-year lease extension for the current location, effective March 1, 2010. The extension provides long-term economic stability for local businesses, employees and communities in the region.
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Casino Niagara future appears secure
From the Niagara Falls Review:
The Ontario government appears to have secured Casino Niagara’s long-term future. Niagara Falls MPP Kim Craitor is expected to make an announcement at the casino Friday afternoon about the “economic future” of Niagara Falls. The location of Craitor’s announcement is listed as the second-floor atrium of Casino Niagara.
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