Ottawa janitors ratify new CBA on August 24, 2025. Many important improvements won! See the highlights.
Photo from a rally outside the hotel in 2022.
Workers say they are facing harassment and intimidation from cleaning contractor as they fight for basic improvements.
Read Isaac Phan Nay's recent article about cleaners in Vancouver getting ready to close the gap on living wages and push for pension plans.
Copy of Another Win for the History Books! - 1
More than 3,000 private sector cleaners are closing the gap with the living wage, and setting the standard for thousands more.
Members of the J4J Toronto bargaining committee start preparing picket signs.
More than 3,000 private sector cleaners could be walking off the job soon.
All twelve janitors losing jobs at Alderney Gate after City Hall decision. Rally at 6 pm.
Bee-Clean janitors meet to ratify new collective agreement.
The new Bee-Clean and GDI city-wide agreements are a big step forward. Bee-Clean airport workers also have a new deal.
Local 2 members study the proposal at Saturday's ratification meeting.
Members were set to strike on Monday, all job actions have been cancelled.
Members working for Bee Clean are being contacted about next steps. Still no agreement with GDI.
GDI cleaners attend strike preparedness training on the weekend.