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

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Friday, June 18, 2021
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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 19th from 1 pm to 3 pm.

Key Points: 
  • 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 19th from 1 pm to 3 pm.
  • Jessica Bell MPP will be in attendance and delivering a short speech.
  • Wine Rack is owned by teachers and educators via the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan.
  • SEIU Local 2 represents workers in Nova Scotia, Ontario, Alberta, New Brunswick and British Columbia.

Workers At Modern Cannabis Logan Square Join Teamsters Local 777

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Friday, June 18, 2021
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CHICAGO, June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With over 80 percent of workers voting in favor of union representation,Modern Cannabis (MOCA) Budtenders in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago have joined Teamsters Local 777 the second location at the company to do so.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With over 80 percent of workers voting in favor of union representation,Modern Cannabis (MOCA) Budtenders in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago have joined Teamsters Local 777 the second location at the company to do so.
  • "Congratulations to everyone on this groundbreaking victory," said Jim Glimco, President of Local 777.
  • Earlier this week, another group of cannabis workers in Adelanto, Calif. also voted to join the Teamsters.
  • Founded in 1937, Teamsters Local 777 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout the Chicago area.

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

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
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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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.
  • TORONTO, June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arterra Wines has a history of abusing workers rights.
  • This is an addition to an Unfair Labour Practice claim against Arterra under review by the Labour Board.
  • Now, SEIU Local 2 has submitted a Human Rights Complaint on behalf of a Wine Rack worker who has suffered wage discrimination based on his disability.

140 Healthcare Workers in San Bernardino Vote to Join SEIU-UHW to Improve Safety, Patient Care, Jobs

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One hundred and forty healthcare workers at Vibra Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital voted to improve safety, patient care, and jobs by uniting in SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW), a union of more than 100,000 healthcare workers across California.

Key Points: 
  • SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One hundred and forty healthcare workers at Vibra Ballard Rehabilitation Hospital voted to improve safety, patient care, and jobs by uniting in SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW), a union of more than 100,000 healthcare workers across California.
  • Now well have a strong voice to improve patient care, safety, and jobs at our hospital.
  • With this victory, the majority of Vibra Healthcare facilities statewide are now united in SEIU-UHW, including its hospitals in San Bernardino, San Francisco, Marin, and Sacramento.
  • SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) is one of the largest unions of hospital workers in the United States with over 100,000 members.

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

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
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TORONTO, June 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SEIU (Service Employees International Union) Local 2 has submitted an Emergency Resolution to the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) to boycott Arterra Wines.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, June 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SEIU (Service Employees International Union) Local 2 has submitted an Emergency Resolution to the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) to boycott Arterra Wines.
  • The resolution calls on the 3 million households represented by the CLC to stop purchasing any Arterra products until Arterra Wines puts an end to its anti-union attacks.
  • She says: "SEIU members at Arterra Wines are fighting for wages and scheduling fairness and are currently on strike in the GTA.
  • Arterra Wines has a history of abusing workers rights, including unsuccessfully attempting to block the Union from communicating with members.

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

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Friday, June 11, 2021
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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 from 1 pm to 3 pm.

Key Points: 
  • 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 from 1 pm to 3 pm.
  • The workers are unionized with SEIU (Service Employees International Union) Local 2.
  • Multiple community leaders and members have voiced their support for the Wine Rack workers strike and .
  • Wine Rack is owned by teachers and educators via the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan.

Bellingham Cold Storage Teamsters On Brink Of Strike

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
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BELLINGHAM, Wash., June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 231 members at Bellingham Cold Storage (BCS) have voted unanimously to authorize a strike against their employer, after months of contract negotiations have led nowhere.

Key Points: 
  • BELLINGHAM, Wash., June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 231 members at Bellingham Cold Storage (BCS) have voted unanimously to authorize a strike against their employer, after months of contract negotiations have led nowhere.
  • The group of more than 100 workers receive product from ships, run forklifts, and work in cold storage warehouses in Bellingham, Wash.
  • These Teamsters are not rich, but they work hard and they deserve to be respected and compensated for that.
  • Founded in 1909, Teamsters Local 231 represents 2,200 members across a wide variety of industries.

Waste Workers in Southern California Join Teamsters Union

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
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The Southern California waste workers are seeking improved working conditions, better wages and stronger benefits.

Key Points: 
  • The Southern California waste workers are seeking improved working conditions, better wages and stronger benefits.
  • "On behalf of the Teamsters Waste and Recycling Division, I want to congratulate Simi Valley workers on their overwhelming victory at Waste Management today.
  • These workers now have a more secure future under a strong union voice," said Chuck Stiles, Director of the Teamsters Waste and Recycling Division.
  • The Teamsters Waste and Recycling Division represents thousands of WMI workers at locations nationwide.

Wine Rack workers publicly call on Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan to take action, launch public campaign

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Saturday, May 29, 2021
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TORONTO, May 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wine Rack workers, members of SEIU Local 2, gathered outside of the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan offices, to call on OTPP to take immediate action.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, May 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wine Rack workers, members of SEIU Local 2, gathered outside of the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan offices, to call on OTPP to take immediate action.
  • The workers, who are in bargaining with Wine Rack, say these are not negotiations as usual.
  • What might come as a surprise to some, is who owns the company: The Ontario Teachers Pension Plan, through one of its holdings, Arterra Wines Canada.
  • Some teachers are already voicing their support for the Wine Rack workers and are calling on their colleagues to do the same.

Modern Cannabis Workers Join Teamsters

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
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CHICAGO, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Budtenders at Modern Cannabis (MOCA) in the River North neighborhood of Chicago have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 777 the first group of cannabis workers to do so.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Budtenders at Modern Cannabis (MOCA) in the River North neighborhood of Chicago have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 777 the first group of cannabis workers to do so.
  • "As more and more states legalize recreational cannabis and the industry expands exponentially, workers are realizing that the Teamsters are the best union to ensure that the people who make these businesses succeed aren't left out of the prosperity associated with this growth."
  • "We are excited about the future and quality of life we can create for all cannabis workers."
  • Founded in 1937, Teamsters Local 777 represents workers in a wide variety of industries throughout the Chicago area.