Halifax ExaminerJan 8, 2024

New contract for Pete’s Frootique workers includes ‘modest’ yearly raises, paid sick days
https://www.halifaxexaminer.ca/economy/labour/new-contract-for-petes-frootique-workers-includes-modest-yearly-raises-paid-sick-days/

By @SuzanneR70
#Halifax #PetesFrootique #SEIU #labournews

New contract for Pete’s Frootique workers includes ‘modest’ yearly raises, paid sick days

Starting April 1, most of the workers who were on strike will make $15.60/hr, and others will be making $16.15 or more.

Halifax Examiner
JohnJan 6, 2024

https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/striking-pete-s-frootique-workers-ratify-first-collective-agreement-with-parent-company-sobeys-1.6713747

#PetesFrootique #employee: “I used to feel embarrassed that I’m in my thirties with two jobs and can’t afford to move out from my parents’ house, but that is not my shame to bear — it’s my #employer’s.”

#strike #strikes #union #unions #Sobeys #SEIU #capitalism #exploitation #ClassWar

Striking Pete's Frootique workers ratify first collective agreement with parent company Sobeys

Pete’s Frootique workers in Halifax have ratified their first collective agreement with their parent company, Sobeys, according to a news release from the union.

Atlantic
JohnDec 17, 2023

https://globalnews.ca/news/10175145/petes-frootique-striking-workers-national-day-of-action/

#Sobeys offers 5 cent raise on top of $15 wage, while #LivingWage $26.50 for two adults supporting two children

#Exploitation #Capitalism #ClassWar #strike #strikes #union #unions #PetesFrootique #SEIU #CUPE

Halifax workers at Sobeys-owned store gain nationwide support as strike enters fifth week

As Pete's Frootique workers in Halifax enter their fifth week on strike, solidarity actions were held at more than a dozen Sobeys locations across the country to showcase support.

Global News
JohnNov 21, 2023

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/rally-pete-s-frootique-strike-halifax-1.7033401

#SEIU #PetesFrootique #strike - "We have lots of #employees who, including myself, only make $15 an hour and we all know that right now in #Halifax a livable wage is $26.50"

#strikes #union #unions #LivingWage #DresdenRow #Sobeys #solidarity #Bedford #capitalsim #exploitation #ClassWar

Dozens gather in Halifax in support of striking Pete's Frootique workers | CBC News

An enthusiastic crowd gathered on Dresden Row in downtown Halifax Sunday afternoon for a solidarity rally in support of striking Pete's Frootique workers.

CBC