GDI Cleaners in Halifax Vote to Strike
The largest gathering of GDI workers to date took place on Saturday and provided their bargaining committee with an overwhelming strike mandate.
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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.
Java Blend workers ratify first contract
UPDATE! Workers Ratify First Agreement A tentative agreement was reached Thursday July 4, 2023 in the afternoon and ratified that evening.The vast majority of the workforce participated in the vote…
L-R: Cailen Pygott,
Emily “Em K” Kristensen, and Andy Mawko.
Java Blend illegally terminated Union supporters, according to legal complaint
The employer’s conduct has all the hallmarks of an orchestrated campaign of retaliation aimed at crushing workers’ rights, according to the complaint.
Members at Pete’s Frootique Make Improvements in First Contract
Yearly wage increases, improved vacation pay, paid sick days, and more.
Agreement Reached!
Pete's Frootique workers ratify first collective agreement. January 6 Actions cancelled.
Ottawa Action
National solidarity actions for striking Sobeys workers huge success
Over a dozen solidarity actions took place on Saturday. Further impactful actions planned for January 6.
Petes on Strike
Sobeys’ refusal to offer fair wages could mean a national boycott
The Nova Scotia Federation of Labour and Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council announced actions to support the workers striking at Sobeys Pete’s Frootique.
NSNDP Leader Claudia Chender speaks at the DEC 2 rally.
Jagmeet Singh adds voice to those calling on Sobeys to offer striking workers in Halifax a fair wage
200 community members rally in the cold and rain to support strikers.
Workers wear 5 cent costumes to draw attention to Sobeys offer.
Sobeys’ Pete’s Frootique – Strike Update
Second community solidarity rally taking place this Saturday. Join us at 1 pm!