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Nine Java Blend employees, including the four leaders of a union drive, were illegally terminated last week according to ULP complaint.

SEIU Local 2 to hold press conference to address terminations at Java Blend in Halifax

Workers at Pete’s Frootique in Halifax have taken important steps in their first collective Agreement. Yearly raises, just cause protections, sick days.

Workers at the Sobeys-owned Pete’s Frootique in Halifax have ratified their first collective agreement this evening. January 6 actions cancelled.

National solidarity actions supporting striking Sobeys workers a huge success. Further impactful actions planned for January 6.

Solidarity actions will be taking place at over a dozen Sobeys locations and subsidiaries at noon on Saturday – all times local.

Union and allies announce local, provincial and national actions to support striking workers and put Sobeys behaviour in the spotlight.

NSFL and HDLC Presidents announce upcoming local, provincial and national actions in support of striking workers.

Jagmeet Singh adds voice to those calling on Sobeys to offer striking workers in Halifax a fair wage, as 200 community supporters rally.

Strike enters its 3rd week. Support for Sobeys’ Pete’s workers grows. Recorded message of solidarity from federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh will be shared.