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May 14, 2020 16:16 ET | Source: SEIU Local 2

New Study to Shed Light on Working Conditions of Front-Line Janitors at Large Properties Across Canada

“YOU CAN CONTRACT OUT THE CLEANING, BUT YOU CANNOT CONTRACT OUT THE RESPONSIBILITY” JANITORS SAY TORONTO, May 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new study launched by the Canadian Capital Stewardship...
May 12, 2020 12:52 ET | Source: SEIU Local 2

SEIU Local 2 Launches Nationwide Effort to Unionize Essential Workers

TORONTO, May 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The COVID-19 crisis has had disastrous effects on workers without unions, many of whom have little or nothing in the way of job protection and sick days....
April 27, 2020 14:48 ET | Source: SEIU Local 2

Empty words are not enough – Elected leaders publicly recognize need for Justice for Janitors

OTTAWA, April 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- “Has there been consideration for our frontline janitors and cleaners, as it relates to providing immediate raises, and keeping cleaners employed during...
April 23, 2020 11:36 ET | Source: SEIU Local 2

Government Continues to Stall on Implementing Necessary Reforms While COVID-19 Spreads Through Care Homes

TORONTO, April 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The health crisis currently facing care homes has been a disaster waiting to happen for years. Due to low average pay, care home workers often work in two...
April 15, 2020 16:44 ET | Source: SEIU Local 2

“I am working as much as I can because the clients need us,” Workers going Non-Stop Following COVID-19 Outbreak at Participation House

TORONTO, April 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After months of inadequate Government action in containing the COVID-19 virus, Participation House Markham is reeling from a devastating COVID-19...
April 08, 2020 13:29 ET | Source: SEIU Local 2

“More respect for our hard work”: Janitors launch campaign demanding better pay and work conditions during COVID-19

TORONTO, April 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Service Employees International Union Local 2 has launched the Invisible to Essential campaign, calling on property owners, managers and cleaning...
November 13, 2019 08:00 ET | Source: SEIU Local 2

Janitors Fight Ends in Victory Without Conceding on Sick Days and Health Benefits

TORONTO, Nov. 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Janitors at the ICON Condominium towers in Toronto’s downtown entertainment district are celebrating a victory that will ensure they keep their health...
September 30, 2019 10:34 ET | Source: SEIU Local 2

Janitors become first group to test BC’s new successorship provisions setting major legal precedent for workers in highly precarious sectors of the economy

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Janitors at two Oxford Properties sites in downtown Vancouver, including the historic Marine Building, are celebrating a massive...
July 24, 2019 17:40 ET | Source: SEIU Local 2

Janitors and Community Allies, including Local MPPs and Federal NDP Candidate, Rally in Front of Downtown Toronto Condo

TORONTO, July 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Close to 40 community allies, including three local NDP MPPs and a federal candidate, rallied around the janitors who clean the Icon Condominium towers at...
July 24, 2019 07:00 ET | Source: SEIU Local 2

Low-wage workers cleaning luxury Toronto condo locked out for refusing drastic concessions

WHEN: Wednesday July 24 8:00 A.M.-9:00 A.M. WHERE:250/270 Wellington Street W, Toronto, ON TORONTO, July 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The janitors who clean the Icon Condominium towers at 250...