Voices from OTC – Carlo Cininni
"Shame on the Houston government for throwing us under the bus – and shame on the media who refused to let us tell our story and failed to dig deeper."
OTC workers and supporters.
Out of the Cold workers hold public rally in Halifax after mass terminations
Workers say they should not be punished for mismanagement and call for meeting with Houston Government.
Article: Home at last
“Home at last: The long road to unionizing Nova Scotia’s largest homeless shelter,” an article by Eamon Irving published in The Signal about some of SEIU’s newest members.
Rally outside Halifax City Hall FEB 25
All twelve janitors losing jobs at Alderney Gate after City Hall decision. Rally at 6 pm.
About 100 supporters came out to show their solidarity with shelter workers at The Bridge.
100 rally for shelter workers at the NS Labour Board to protest certification delay
Unfair delays mean ballot box still sealed 8 months after union vote.
Bee-Clean janitors meet to ratify their new contract.
Standards are improving, as Bee-Clean janitors ratify collective agreements in the HRM
The new Bee-Clean and GDI city-wide agreements are a big step forward. Bee-Clean airport workers also have a new deal.
Local 2 members study the proposal.
GDI janitors ratify agreement in Halifax win big improvements
Members were set to strike on Monday, all job actions have been cancelled.
Tentative agreement reached with GDI in Halifax
Ratification vote is scheduled for Saturday January 25.
Tentative agreement reached with Bee Clean in HRM
Members working for Bee Clean are being contacted about next steps. Still no agreement with GDI.
Halifax area could see its first ever large-scale private sector janitorial strike next week
Halifax area could see its first ever large-scale private sector janitorial strike next week.