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August 05, 2020 23:25 ET | Source: SEIU Local 2

Working during a pandemic with no sick days: Janitors at Loyalist College raise concerns about safety as students prepare to return to campus

BELLEVILLE, Ontario, Aug. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Janitors working at Loyalist College have been labouring day and night to prepare for students’ return to campus in September. But despite...
May 14, 2020 16:16 ET | Source: SEIU Local 2

New Study to Shed Light on Working Conditions of Front-Line Janitors at Large Properties Across Canada

“YOU CAN CONTRACT OUT THE CLEANING, BUT YOU CANNOT CONTRACT OUT THE RESPONSIBILITY” JANITORS SAY TORONTO, May 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new study launched by the Canadian Capital Stewardship...
April 27, 2020 14:48 ET | Source: SEIU Local 2

Empty words are not enough – Elected leaders publicly recognize need for Justice for Janitors

OTTAWA, April 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- “Has there been consideration for our frontline janitors and cleaners, as it relates to providing immediate raises, and keeping cleaners employed during...