2022 Bargaining
 J4J Toronto

An important message
to all SEIU Local 2
janitors in Toronto

Highlights of Improvements

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Janitors covered by City-Wide Agreements have ratified a new deal containing the largest increases we’ve ever won. The new agreement includes other important gains and sets the standard for industry negotiations across the city. The remaining 1,500 plus members employed by companies with “site/building-specific” agreements will be negotiating new contracts in the coming weeks. At a minimum, we expect those companies to agree to the same improvements for their employees.

Make the Pledge

SOLIDARITY! I’M ALL IN!

If janitorial companies don’t provide our sisters and brothers who have yet to sign a new contract with what they need to support their families, we will take action with thousands of cleaners across the city!

We’ve all been experiencing first-hand the steep rise in the cost of living: housing, groceries, transportation, gas, everything! At our current wages, even basic necessities are getting out of reach.

Inflation has now jumped to a 31-year high of 6.7%. 

SEIU Local 2 members covered by City-Wide Agreements recently made important gains in negotiations. By supporting our sisters and brothers covered by “site/building-specific” agreements as they fight for the same improvements, we not only help them win, but we also protect our gains.

We’re All In

“Respect our dignity in the cleaning sector. It’s an honest job and an important one.” –Elutha Lovelace
“Respect our dignity in the cleaning sector. It’s an honest job and an important one.” –Elutha Lovelace
“It’s important we get good increases. The cost of living has gotten so high that most of my co-workers are working two jobs to be able to pay the bills now.” –Erna Bearneza
“It’s important we get good increases. The cost of living has gotten so high that most of my co-workers are working two jobs to be able to pay the bills now.” –Erna Bearneza
“I had to use my personal days to recover from my covid vaccinations. Others lost wages. The pandemic has made it clearer than ever that we need more paid sick days.” – Genoveva Barrios
“I had to use my personal days to recover from my covid vaccinations. Others lost wages. The pandemic has made it clearer than ever that we need more paid sick days.” – Genoveva Barrios
“Inflation is very high. Workers need raises that help pay for the educational costs for their children.” –Gilda Mamaril
“Inflation is very high. Workers need raises that help pay for the educational costs for their children.” –Gilda Mamaril
“We need to show the companies that we are prepared to fight united to protect all our families, and if it’s necessary to vote for a strike, we will vote to strike.” – Gloria Pozo
“We need to show the companies that we are prepared to fight united to protect all our families, and if it’s necessary to vote for a strike, we will vote to strike.” – Gloria Pozo
“Our paid sick days get used up right away. With my wages, how can I miss work? We go to work sick because we have no option, and it’s not fair to us or our colleagues.” – Griselda Doroteo
“Our paid sick days get used up right away. With my wages, how can I miss work? We go to work sick because we have no option, and it’s not fair to us or our colleagues.” – Griselda Doroteo
“Imagine during the pandemic not being able to afford to stay at home because we have bills to pay.” – Hawakin Kulmiye
“Imagine during the pandemic not being able to afford to stay at home because we have bills to pay.” – Hawakin Kulmiye
“It’s very important that as workers we are united to fight for what we deserve. We can’t wait for someone else to do it for us.” –Loyda Urbina Ramsin
“It’s very important that as workers we are united to fight for what we deserve. We can’t wait for someone else to do it for us.” –Loyda Urbina Ramsin
“We know we need significant raises and more paid sick days. We can only win this if we are ready to fight together.” –Manoharan Lavakumaran
“We know we need significant raises and more paid sick days. We can only win this if we are ready to fight together.” –Manoharan Lavakumaran
“Not only did we not get any pandemic pay, our workloads also increased as deeper cleaning was required.” –Mark Dayao
“Not only did we not get any pandemic pay, our workloads also increased as deeper cleaning was required.” –Mark Dayao
“It’s important that we fight for what we need.” – Michael Ward
“It’s important that we fight for what we need.” – Michael Ward
“We need more paid time off. Things come up in people’s lives.” –Muneem Haniffa
“We need more paid time off. Things come up in people’s lives.” –Muneem Haniffa
“If we come together the bosses will have to listen to us. We can’t be brushed aside when we speak with one voice.” – Nick Almeida
“If we come together the bosses will have to listen to us. We can’t be brushed aside when we speak with one voice.” – Nick Almeida
“Inflation has caused everything to go up. Groceries, fish, meat, rent, gas, clothing, school supplies, everything! We’ll vote to strike if we need to.” –Olga da Cruz
“Inflation has caused everything to go up. Groceries, fish, meat, rent, gas, clothing, school supplies, everything! We’ll vote to strike if we need to.” –Olga da Cruz
“Every worker deserves to retire with peace of mind. It’s time the companies started contributing more to our future.” – Pedro Ferriera
“Every worker deserves to retire with peace of mind. It’s time the companies started contributing more to our future.” – Pedro Ferriera
“We have worked very hard for many years to make improvements. We will show the companies we are ready to stand up for our families.” –Renielda Torcende
“We have worked very hard for many years to make improvements. We will show the companies we are ready to stand up for our families.” –Renielda Torcende
“More paid time off shows appreciation for workers.” – Renzo Garcia
“More paid time off shows appreciation for workers.” – Renzo Garcia
“Everything has increased in price: food, gas, transportation, the mortgage. Added all up it’s a lot. It’s very important our wages also increase.”–Reyna Reyes Batitsta
“Everything has increased in price: food, gas, transportation, the mortgage. Added all up it’s a lot. It’s very important our wages also increase.”–Reyna Reyes Batitsta
“Workers need an adequate pension. We need the employers to contribute more.” –Virgilio Gavia
“Workers need an adequate pension. We need the employers to contribute more.” –Virgilio Gavia
“The next raise we get needs to be big enough to keep up with the cost of living. Inflation is very high.” –Peter Zhengyu Liu
“The next raise we get needs to be big enough to keep up with the cost of living. Inflation is very high.” –Peter Zhengyu Liu

Strike Vote Meeting

Saturday April 30, 2022 @ 10 AM
Courtyard Hotel, 475 Yonge St., Toronto

For more information contact your Union Steward or Rep.

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