Former Halifax coffee shop employees hold rally after layoffs

• Post author:SEIU Comms
• Post published:February 10, 2024
• Post category:Java Blend

Vanessa Wright – Global News Feb 10, 2024

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Abbotsford Airport cleaners amongst workers who vote to strike

• Post author:SEIU Comms
• Post published:February 7, 2024
• Post category:BC/Justice for Janitors/Latest

Dozens of cleaners, including workers at Abbotsford International Airport, may be going on strike. The cleaners, members of the SEIU, are employed by the cleaning contractor, Dexterra Group.

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Laid-off workers at Java Blend in Halifax say ‘our silence is not for sale’

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• Post published:February 1, 2024
• Post category:Java Blend

Bill Spurr – The Chronicle Herald Jan 31, 2024 / Feb 1, 2024

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Union files labour complaint against Java Blend owners while workers organize rally

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• Post published:February 1, 2024
• Post category:Java Blend

Suzanne Rent – The Examiner Feb 1, 2024

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Java Blend illegally terminated Union supporters, according to legal complaint

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

The employer’s conduct has all the hallmarks of an orchestrated campaign of retaliation aimed at crushing workers’ rights, according to the complaint.

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Halifax coffee shop workers say they were laid off for trying to form union

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

Mitchell Bailey – Global News January 31, 2024

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Union claims Halifax coffee roaster ‘illegally terminated’ 9 employees

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

CTV News Atlantic Jan 31, 2024

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Labour complaint filed over recent layoffs at Java Blend

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

Mark Hodgins – CityNews Halifax Jan 31, 2024

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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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