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Summary
Everclean workers at three shopping malls in the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island will be bargaining a renewal to their Collective Bargaining Agreement in June to win much needed improvements – cost of living wage increases, improved benefits, a pension plan, better health & safety measures, and job security!Â
Workers at Uptown Shopping Mall in Victoria, Coquitlam Centre, and Sevenoaks Mall in Abbotsford provide essential services to the public they serve and are major hubs in these communities. The workers at each of these malls have come a long way in forming their Union with SEIU Local 2 and winning a first Collective Agreement.Â
The rise in the cost of living and unprecedented inflation we are experiencing means workers are still struggling to pay bills and make ends meet. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) as calculated by Statistics Canada has annual inflation at 6.8%, the highest we have seen in 31 years!
That’s why Everclean workers are steadfast in standing together and winning a strong contract in this upcoming round of bargaining.
Ready to Take Action!
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Over 94% of Everclean workers surveyed have indicated they are ready to take action to win a strong contract.
May 31, 2023: Meet your Everclean Bargaining Committee Members
Workers Voices
![“Every day we are finding it harder and harder to live in this city with the wages we are making. Our number one priority this bargaining will be winning wage increases that keep up with the cost of inflation.” –Marites Mongcal, Coquitlam Mall](https://www.justiceforjanitors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Marites-Coquitlam-1024x1024.jpg)
–Marites Mongcal, Coquitlam Mall
![“We know that CPP is too little to retire on and we need to fight to win a pension plan in this round of bargaining to ensure we have enough money to survive on when we retire. More and more we need to think about our retirement security.” –Hawa Mohamed Ahmed, Sevenoaks Mall](https://www.justiceforjanitors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Hawa-Sevenoaks-1024x1024.jpg)
–Hawa Mohamed Ahmed, Sevenoaks Mall
![“Having strong language about job security in our contract is very important. With our union, we have protection when contract flips happen with the successorship legislation, but we want to make sure that these protections and other job security language is enshrined in our Collective Agreement so it can’t be removed later.” –Jouel Dela Cruz, Coquitlam Centre](https://www.justiceforjanitors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Jouel-Coquitlam-1024x1024.jpg)
–Jouel Dela Cruz, Coquitlam Centre
![“Having health and dental benefits is very important to us. We know that in this round of bargaining we need to win improvements to the health plan for our co-workers and our families.” –Emily Nava, Sevenoaks Mall](https://www.justiceforjanitors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Emily-Sevenoaks-1024x1024.jpg)
–Emily Nava, Sevenoaks Mall
![“We work hard everyday to keep public shopping centres clean so people can shop in safe and clean environments and the company can make their profits. It’s about time we are shown the respect for the hard work we do each day through fair compensation and a fair Union contract.” –Leonardo Prodigalidad, Coquitlam Centre](https://www.justiceforjanitors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Leonardo-Coquitlam-1024x1024.jpg)
–Leonardo Prodigalidad, Coquitlam Centre
![“Working in a mall, we are constantly being exposed to various risks from the public and need to make sure we have the tools to feel safe doing our jobs. Improving some of our health and safety standards will be important for me and my co-workers.” –Heather Anderson , Uptown Mall](https://www.justiceforjanitors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Heather-Uptown-Mall-1024x1024.jpg)
–Heather Anderson , Uptown Mall
Updates
Congratulations on ratifying your Collective Agreement! Thanks to the bargaining committee for all their hard work. Dallis will be in touch with the employer on when you should expect your retro pay and updated wage increase. Please feel free to reach out to Dallis with any questions. Congratulations!
Calendar
July 14 - Seven Oaks Meeting
-12-2:30 PM Break Room behind Food Court
-9 PM in Food Court
Discuss outcome of bargaining and vote on new collective agreement.
July 13 – Coquitlam Meeting
-12-2:30 PM Janitorial Office
-9 PM in Food CourtÂ
Discuss outcome of bargaining and vote on new Collective Agreement.
June 28 – Bargaining
Bargaining Committee presents final monetary offer to Employer at negotiations.
June 21 – Bargaining
Bargaining day scheduled.
June 13 – Bargaining
Bargaining Committee introduces monetary proposals on behalf of workers at the three shopping centres.Â
June 6 & 7 – Bargaining Commences
The Everclean Bargaining Team, consisting of workers from all three malls, starts bargaining the renewal of their Union contract.
May 31 – Bargaining Committee Meets
The Bargaining Committee meets in Burnaby to review the Bargaining Proposals
May 24 – Uptown Mall Site Visit
Everclean Workers at Uptown Mall in Victoria elect Bargaining Committee
May 16 – Coquitlam Centre Site Visit
Everclean Workers at Coquitlam Centre elect Bargaining Committee
May 8 – Sevenoaks Site Visits
Everclean Workers at Sevenoaks Mall in Abbotsford elect Bargaining Committee
Contact
For more information speak to your steward, contact an organizer or your Union Representative.
Dallis Van Steinburg
236-558-9447
dvansteinburg@seiulocal2.ca
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