Employees at the Best Western Plus in Windsor voted against their employer's "final offer" Tuesday.
Unifor Local 195 reported that 90 per cent of the 40 workers voted down the contract.
“Frankly, this vote was a waste of time. The bargaining committee has been clear about the path to a new contract, but the employer tried to take a shortcut,” said Unifor Ontario Regional Director Samia Hashi. “We trust that this result will demonstrate that there is no substitute for good-faith negotiations.”
The guest service, housekeeping, and maintenance staff at the hotel have been on strike since June 1.
“Local 195 members will not be bullied into a contract that doesn’t address their concerns,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “It’s time for the employer to begin good-faith negotiations to resolve this dispute. We’re ready to get a fair deal and won’t settle for anything less.”
When employees first hit the picket line, they said they were looking for improved working conditions and fair wages.
