Janitors at Lonsdale Quay Market in North Vancouver are celebrating after achieving a successful union organizing drive and certification vote amid the outbreak of COVID-19.

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Matt Green joins in the call to give justice to janitors: "Words alone will ring hollow if they are not backed up with action. As one of the country’s largest property owners, the federal government has the responsibility to ensure that janitors cleaning our buildings are bring paid a living wage, are working safely and have all the proper personal protective equipment in place."

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Elected leaders are starting to publicly recognize need for Justice for Janitors, joining us in pushing for better wages and conditions for janitors across Canada

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On April 17, Harden called for raises and protections for cleaners. “It’s been heartening in recent weeks to hear so many politicians and major public figures showing respect and solidarity for the frontline workers who keep us safe … Those words are great, but you know what? They’re also not enough."

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Olga Da Cruz is a J4J member and leader. Last week she submitted a letter to CBC’s Sunday Edition in response to a recent episode.

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Janitors launch campaign demanding better pay and work conditions during COVID

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Read more about the article Justice for Janitors Movement Wins Big in Toronto
Justice for Janitors Bargaining Committee in the GTA face bosses and hold strong during negotiations, March 20, 2019.

Thousands of workers in the janitorial industry made a historic breakthrough by winning a pension plan in Toronto.

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Read more about the article BC Hydro Janitors fight back contract flip … and win!
BC Hydro cleaners had the support of BC Federation of Labour, represnting over 500,000 workers in BC. Workers stand with President of BC Federation of Labour Laird Cronk and Secretary-Treasurer Sussanne Skidmore.

Janitors at BC Hydro are celebrating a huge win after averting a contract flip that could have cost them their jobs and union.

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Read more about the article Dignity & Respect for Workers Cleaning BC Hydro Buildings!
Janitors from the BC Hydro site in downtown Vancouver.

50 contracted cleaners risk losing everything they gained as well as their jobs. With a union, they have a means to fight back.

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Read more about the article Community Rallies Around Canada Line Janitors
Community rallies around janitors on September 17, 2018 at Canada Line.

Over 50 of BC’s rapid transit line cleaners are losing their jobs, health, and dental benefits as a result of contract flipping.

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