Tentative agreement reached at YVR
Today's actions at Vancouver's International Airport have been cancelled.
Today's actions at Vancouver's International Airport have been cancelled.
The cleaners plan to set up lawful picket lines at undisclosed areas of the airport and are asking airport workers who have the legal right to honour picket lines to not cross.
Alpine Building Maintenance has refused to offer janitors wages that keep up with rising costs.
Everyone is receiving immediate pay increases and most will get $1/hr raise right away!
The largest gathering of GDI workers to date took place on Saturday and provided their bargaining committee with an overwhelming strike mandate.
Employees walked off the job last Friday. The Township has refused to offer fair wages.
SEIU Local 2's two-week paid Organizing Apprenticeship Program starts on October 28 in Vancouver. Application deadline is September 30. Organizing Apprentice positions will be available in various provinces.
The 4-year deal delivers important economic gains for the membership, with many winning a 25.5% wage increase.
One-day strike clinches it for workers at the golf course.
“We are simply asking for a liveable salary and recognition of our hard work.”