Vancouver, BC (June 24, 2026) – The Dexterra Group cleaning contractor employing workers at the Greater Vancouver SkyTrain line are falling short and TransLink needs to take action, said SEIU Local
45 workers win big gains including wage increases
Employer says two-thirds of the bargaining unit are set to be replaced by an automated lawn mower.
SEIU Local 2 represents 20,000 workers in Ontario, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Alberta and Manitoba. We are proud members of the largest, fastest growing, and most dynamic union in North America.
“We won … the power to stand up to management when necessary and address problems.”
Olga da Cruz
Janitor, Hallmark Housekeeping Services
Toronto, ON
“We now have more opportunities and better working conditions.”
Cody Dilullo
Liquor Store Clerk, Berezan Liquor Store
Kelowna, BC
We’re getting increases of 18% over the life of the 2.5-year agreement.”
Curtis Dauphney
Security Guard, Casino Nova Scotia
Cape Breton Sydney, NS
“A union contract means our jobs are more protected and we have a collective voice.”
Security Guard, Guardteck Security Corp
Burnaby, BC
“Being in a union has made the workplace fairer for employees.”
Forklift Operator, Labatt’s Distribution
Mississauga, ON
“We won … the power to stand up to management when necessary and address problems.”
Janitor, Bee Clean
Halifax, NS
“As a union we can fight for the sort of respect we deserve at work.”
Janitor, GDI Integrated Facility Services
Vancouver, BC
“I’ve been a member for 27 years and being unionized has helped [us] win good wages and benefits.”
Founder Brand Strategist Technician
Arterra Wines Canada (Lab)
Niagara Falls, ON
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Tina Oh
Vice President, East
toh@seiulocal2.ca
