Laid-off Java Blend staff say they were terminated for union drive, but company disputes it

• Post author:SEIU Comms
• Post published:January 31, 2024
• Post category:Java Blend

Andrew Sampson – CBC News January 31, 2024

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Java Blend lays off 8 employees during unionization drive

• Post author:SEIU Comms
• Post published:January 25, 2024
• Post category:Java Blend

Jennifer Henderson – The Examiner JANUARY 25, 2024

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Victoria International Airport Workers Join SEIU

• Post author:SEIU Comms
• Post published:January 11, 2024
• Post category:BC/Justice for Janitors/Latest

The Best workers at YYJ are just the latest to join a growing group of cleaners in the Greater Victoria Area who have voted to unionize.

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Members at Pete’s Frootique Make Improvements in First Contract

• Post author:SEIU Comms
• Post published:January 8, 2024
• Post category:Latest/NS

Yearly wage increases, improved vacation pay, paid sick days, and more.

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Agreement Reached!

• Post author:SEIU Comms
• Post published:January 5, 2024
• Post category:Latest/NS

Pete's Frootique workers ratify first collective agreement. January 6 Actions cancelled.

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Striking Pete’s Frootique workers remain committed to cause as contract dispute drags on

• Post author:SEIU Comms
• Post published:January 4, 2024
• Post category:petesonstrike

CBC News by Michael Gorman January 3, 2024

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Ottawa Action

National solidarity actions for striking Sobeys workers huge success

• Post author:SEIU Comms
• Post published:December 18, 2023
• Post category:petesonstrike

Over a dozen solidarity actions took place on Saturday. Further impactful actions planned for January 6.

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Ottawa Action

National solidarity actions for striking Sobeys workers huge success

• Post author:SEIU Comms
• Post published:December 18, 2023
• Post category:Latest/NS

Over a dozen solidarity actions took place on Saturday. Further impactful actions planned for January 6.

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‘We’re just looking for good-faith bargaining’: Halifax Pete’s Frootique workers near one month on strike

• Post author:SEIU Comms
• Post published:December 17, 2023
• Post category:petesonstrike

Saltwire - By Nicole Munro. December 17, 2023 (Behind Paywall)

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Halifax workers at Sobeys-owned store gain nationwide support as strike enters fifth week

• Post author:SEIU Comms
• Post published:December 16, 2023
• Post category:petesonstrike

Global News – By Mitchell Bailey. December 16, 2023.

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