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September 30, 2019 10:34 ET | Source: SEIU Local 2

Janitors become first group to test BC’s new successorship provisions setting major legal precedent for workers in highly precarious sectors of the economy

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Janitors at two Oxford Properties sites in downtown Vancouver, including the historic Marine Building, are celebrating a massive...
February 12, 2019 21:52 ET | Source: SEIU Local 2

BC Hydro janitors get commitment from Ministry of Energy to raise concerns with BC Hydro CEO ahead of Throne Speech

VICTORIA, British Columbia, Feb. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Minister of Energy, Michelle Mungall assured a delegation of janitors working at BC Hydro Tuesday that she would speak to BC Hydro CEO...
February 12, 2019 10:30 ET | Source: SEIU Local 2

BC Hydro janitors facing contract flip taking their case to Victoria as legislative session opens Tuesday

VICTORIA, British Columbia, Feb. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A delegation of janitors working at BC Hydro will meet with the Minister of Energy, Michelle Mungall, Tuesday for assurances that their...
November 30, 2018 11:00 ET | Source: SEIU Local 2

SEIU welcomes Ministry of Labour recommendations as positive step forward

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The BC government’s Labour Code review Panel has made some promising recommendations to reform the BC Labour Code, the most notable...