Half a dozen jobs have been lost at the Dresden slots. 
Officials with Unifor say the cuts are the direct result of privatization in Ontario gaming operations.
“Gateway’s decision to reduce the hours of operation at most of its Ontario casinos is a perfect example of why Unifor was against the OLG modernization plan all along,” said Jerry Dias Unifor National President. “Unifor stated all along that the sale of a crown corporation and its operations will negatively affect workers and good jobs in Ontario, and Gateway is doing just that.”
Six staff members at Gateway Casinos Dresden are being let go, along with another six in Point Edward and another seven at the company’s operations in Sudbury.
Union officials say they are working with the company to minimize or eliminate the need for layoffs.
There are approximately 50 Unifor members at the Dresden slots, including slot attendants and technicians, dealers, servers, and housekeeping staff