Ninety-three Shoreline Casino Belleville workers represented by Unifor Local 1090 went on strike Friday after turning down their very first collective agreement offer by casino owners Great Canadian Gaming earlier this week.

Bargaining committees for both sides continued labour talks during the day after workers formed a picket line across the entrance of the Bell Boulevard gaming facility.

“Local 1090 members at Shorelines Belleville rejected the employer’s most recent offer by 84 per cent on Oct. 20. The union represents 93 workers at the casino in table games, slots, food and beverage, kitchen and culinary, facilities and housekeeping, guest services, and cashiering,” the union said in a statement.