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UPDATE Contract Talks Continue Wednesday Afternoon Between Unifor Local 444 Caesars Windsor

AM800-News-Caesars-Windsor-Strike-4-April 10-2018-1.3745720 AM800-News-Caesars-Windsor-Strike-4-April 10-2018 (A picket sign rests on the steps outside Caesars Windsor as a strike continues by casino employees. April 10, 2018 (Photo by Teresinha Medeiros))

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Talks started up again on Tuesday between the two parties and a provincial conciliator

Talks continue Wednesday afternoon between Unifor Local 444 and Caesars Windsor.

The two sides met behind closed doors with a provincial conciliator for a number of hours on Tuesday trying to end the six week strike.

During the last round of talks on April 18th, negotiations only lasted two hours.

The issue of respect remains a key issue in the labour dispute.

More than 2100 workers hit the picket lines on April 6th after rejecting a three year tentative deal by 59 percent.

The deal had included wage increases, a signing bonus, increase in pension contributions and improved job security for restaurant workers.

As of 4:00pm, both sides remain at the table.