In response to that, the employer claimed that it offers good working conditions and that casino wages exceed those of the reference market by about 20 percent for most job categories. VLTs, Kinzo, and network bingo accounted for CA$922.2 million in revenue which was an increase of CA$362 million, Meanwhile, online casino revenue spiked by CA$4.6 million for a total of CA$269.9 million. It reported casino and gaming hall revenue of CA$1.101 billion or a CA$444 million increase over the prior fiscal year. Recently, the Crown published its annual fiscal report for 2022-2023. It pointed out that Loto-Québec management bagged over CA$650,000 in bonuses in 2023 and that it is insulting to deny union members wage increases. It argued that the Crown corporation is making good returns and that its staff should also benefit from it. The union wants wage increases equivalent to the rise in the cost of living, plus $1 per hour. is also online but its call centre has been suspended. Also, the strike does not include croupiers at the Montreal, Charlevoix and Lac-Leamy sites. However, the employer explained that casinos in Montreal, Charlevoix and Mont-Tremblant are now working under a modified schedule specific to each facility, while some of their amenities may be limited. Meanwhile, Loto-Québec assured that despite the ongoing strike consisting of over 1,700 employees Casino du Lac-Leamy, the Trois-Rivières gaming hall and the Quebec City gaming hall remain up and running as usual. Riccardo Scopelleti, president of the Casino de Montréal-CSN security workers, said the dispute has hit a roadblock. Staff members demand better salaries, as they want to be rewarded an increase in wages to match the equivalent of the rising cost of living. The walkout impacted sectors such as catering, security and maintenance services. Unionized employees from the casinos across Quebec first went out on a five-day strike during the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. The shift from a five-day strike to a general one was decided by workers in a vote held on Thursday. On Friday, June 23, 2023, staff members of casinos in Montreal, Mont-Tremblant, Charlevoix and Gatineau went out on an unlimited general strike. The issues for Loto-Québec continue as employees of four casinos continue their strike.

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