From left to right: Sorab Sharma, Allison Easey, and Tajinder Singh Bassi.
Guardteck Security Guards join SEIU
“I’m hoping other guards will follow our example and fight for the respect they deserve,” said security guard Allison Easey.
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OCC Janitors Unionize in BC
After over 450 Bee Clean Building Maintenance janitors unionize at the end of 2022, cleaners at Okanagan Correctional Centre follow in their footsteps.
Over 450 Bee-Clean Workers join SEIU Local 2
“Joining the union was an easy decision for me,” says Praveen Parmar, who has been a cleaner since 2004 and in the same building for almost a decade.
Alpine join SEIU in BC
Alpine workers in BC join SEIU
“Joining the union was an easy decision for me,” says Praveen Parmar, who has been a cleaner since 2004 and in the same building for almost a decade.
NBM employee Iftu Muso Ibrosha (right) with her daughter Ifram.
J4J movement grows in BC as NBM cleaners join
“It was clear that we were getting left behind as workers doing the same job as us are getting paid more and have access to health and dental benefits because they have a union.”
Cody Dilullo and his Berezan co-workers
Berezan Liquor Store workers win nearly 10% increase
Berezan liquor store workers win a nearly 10% increase following mediation at BC Labour Relations Board that settles complaint filed by SEIU.
Cleaners at Vancouver Int’l Airport ratify first contract, get Living Wages
The three-year deal with Dexterra includes a nearly 8.5% wage increase over the term of the agreement.
Workers at private liquor store win union at a third location as wave of unionization across BC continues
Berezan Hospitality Group Liquor Store employees have joined SEIU Local 2 at three locations in the Lower Mainland and Interior.
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Call for Entries: Chad Bradley Scholarship Award
This $3,000 national scholarship was established by the CCOHS Council of Governors to inspire and encourage women across Canada to pursue careers in the occupational health and safety field. Applications must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. EDT on August 31.
Alpine Janitors at Vancouver Int’l Airport Ratify First Agreement
In a historic win for janitors in British Columbia, over 170 SEIU members at YVR ratified first collective agreement with significant improvements to working conditions.
