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May 12, 2020 12:52 ET | Source: SEIU Local 2

SEIU Local 2 Launches Nationwide Effort to Unionize Essential Workers

TORONTO, May 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The COVID-19 crisis has had disastrous effects on workers without unions, many of whom have little or nothing in the way of job protection and sick days....
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...
April 08, 2020 13:29 ET | Source: SEIU Local 2

“More respect for our hard work”: Janitors launch campaign demanding better pay and work conditions during COVID-19

TORONTO, April 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Service Employees International Union Local 2 has launched the Invisible to Essential campaign, calling on property owners, managers and cleaning...