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April 25, 2022 08:00 ET | Source: SEIU Local 2

Thousands of Toronto area cleaners could be heading to a strike: vote to take place Saturday

TORONTO, April 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Janitors in Toronto will be holding a strike vote on Saturday April 30. The cleaners, members of the Service Employees International Union Local 2, say...
February 11, 2022 10:26 ET | Source: SEIU Local 2

SEIU Local 2: The convoy occupying Ottawa is creating financial hardship for the city’s working families

OTTAWA, Feb. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Large property owners, including the federal government and the City of Ottawa, and the cleaning companies they contract, have refused to pay janitors who,...
June 21, 2021 16:54 ET | Source: SEIU Local 2

Wine Rack Workers’ Receive Support from Labour Leaders and Broader Community at Weekend Rally

The rally was attended by labour leaders and community members in front of the Wine Rack location at Kensington Market. Workers went on strike June 7th after their demands for a livable wage and a...
June 18, 2021 23:03 ET | Source: SEIU Local 2

The Canadian Labour Congress Passes Resolution Calling on their 3 million Members to Boycott Arterra Wines Products

On June 18, 2021, an Emergency Resolution was passed at the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) calling on the 3-million household strong membership of the CLC to boycott Arterra Wines products for the...
June 18, 2021 11:46 ET | Source: SEIU Local 2

Media Advisory/SEIU Local 2: Wine Rack Workers are Holding a Second Solidarity Rally at Kensington Market; Jessica Bell MPP will be Speaking

TORONTO, June 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wine Rack workers will be holding a second solidarity rally in front of the Wine Rack store location in Kensington Market (267 Augusta Ave.) on Saturday,...
June 16, 2021 18:09 ET | Source: SEIU Local 2

SEIU Local 2 has Submitted a Human Rights Complaint against Arterra Wines on behalf of Worker Who Suffered Wage Discrimination based on Disability

SEIU Local 2 has submitted a complaint against Arterra Wines, owner of Wine Rack stores, to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario for discrimination against a worker on the basis of disability. The...
June 15, 2021 14:16 ET | Source: SEIU Local 2

SEIU Local 2 Calls on the Canadian Labour Congress to Pass a Resolution Boycotting Arterra Wines

Sharleen Stewart, president of SEIU Canada, says: "SEIU members at Arterra Wines are fighting for wages and scheduling fairness and are currently on strike in the GTA. Given the current situation SEIU...
June 14, 2021 13:37 ET | Source: SEIU Local 2

Teacher-owned Arterra Wines Ignores Call to Return to the Table and Continues to Try to Break Strike using Scab Labour

Arterra Wines, owned by the teachers via the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, turned down calls from striking workers to resume bargaining over the weekend. Talks remain at a standstill while Wine Rack...
June 11, 2021 10:58 ET | Source: SEIU Local 2

Media Advisory - Wine Rack Workers are Holding Solidarity Rally at Church and Wellesley

TORONTO, June 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wine Rack workers will be holding a rally in front of the Wine Rack location at Church and Wellesley (77 Wellesley St E, Toronto) on Saturday, June 12th...
June 07, 2021 12:08 ET | Source: SEIU Local 2

REPEAT - Wine Rack Workers Set to Start Striking on June 7th; Pickets to be Set Up throughout the GTA

Wine Rack workers will begin striking on June 7th. Community members are being asked to support workers by making their wine purchases elsewhere while pickets are ongoing. Workers are continuing to...