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DARTMOUTH, Nova Scotia, Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Over 130 workers at the Bridge by Adsum, the largest housing shelter in Atlantic Canada, have won their first Union contract. The Bridge...

The OLG decision puts jobs at risk. SEIU Local 2 opposes the decision and has reached out to Premier Ford to reverse the decision.

Contracted janitors at the University of Winnipeg ratify first Union contract.

SEIU Local 2 janitors authorize strike at the University of Winnipeg. Dexterra, University’s cleaning contractor using delay tactics.

Janitors at Château Laurier working for cleaning contractor ServeGreen Cleaning Services unanimously voted in favour of strike action on the weekend.

Out of the Cold workers hold public rally after mass terminations. Say they should not be punished for mismanagement and call for meeting with government.

Out of the Cold workers and their Union (SEIU Local 2) are calling for an emergency press conference and rally at Province House on July 15 at 11am.

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EVENT BRIEF — On July 8, the NS government terminated 42 union jobs without notice at Out of the Cold (OTC) housing shelter and shut down...

SEIU Local 2 Toronto janitors ratify new agreement covering 3,000+ private sector cleaners. Start closing the gap with the living wage.

TORONTO, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 3,000 private sector cleaners in Toronto could be walking off the job soon. A strike vote is scheduled for the members of SEIU Local 2 this...