Food Service Workers

Sodexo Workers gather in Paris for Shareholders meeting

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:05:39 +0000

As Sodexo shareholders gathered for their annual meeting this week in Paris, a delegation of the company’s employees and their unions from France, the US, and the UK called for a global guarantee from Sodexo to improve pay and working conditions and guarantee the fundamental rights of Sodexo workers.

UK: Victory for Sodexo workers at North Devon NHS Trust

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 09:44:09 +0000

Following two days of strike action, 200 UNISON members working for Sodexo in North Devon NHS Trust, have won their bid for better pay and improved terms, in line with a national agreement set out in October 2006.

UK-UNISON members to strike against Sodexo

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:39:59 +0000

UNISON members at the North Devon hospital Trust employed by Sodexo have voted by a massive 97% in favour of strike action over unpaid wages and conditions going back over 3 years to 1st October 2006. The strike is due to start at midnight on 4th January for 2 days followed by weekly action.

Aramark collects 20% service charge - but stiffs the staff

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:29:09 +0000

Aramark has been accused of adding a 20% service charge to bills at Massachusetts Convention Center Authority but not passing that charge onto staff.

For full story from Boston.com click here.

Sodexo Completes Purchase of Score Groupe in France

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:28:58 +0000

Sodexo strengthens its dominance of the catering sector in France. Read more of this story here

Compass claims good fourth quarter prospects

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:33:20 +0000

Aramark Workers at Toronto private school vote to join UNITE HERE

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:53:21 +0000

You can read more details here

Teamster local rejects Sodexo contract offer

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:29:02 +0000

Members of a Teamsters union local at State University College at Oneonta have rejected a proposed new contract by 53 votes to 11. For more details on this story click here..

Sodexo acquires German facilities management company as part of European growth strategy

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:19:58 +0000

Sodexo has acquired more than 90% of Germany's Zehnacker Group as part of its strategy to provide "global integrated service solutions" to European clients according to Sodexo CEO Michel Landel. For more on this story click here.

Sodexo re-brands in India

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:24:37 +0000

Sodexo is globalizing its re-branding exercise with their Indian business making major changes. For more from the Economic Times of India click here

Teamster local at Denali Park reaches contract deal with Aramark

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:10:55 +0000

For more click here

USA: Aramark's Performance in Prison Foodservice Monitored in New Website

Fri, 03 Feb 2006 10:47:48 +0000

Alliance for Quality Services has launched a new website, www.EyeOnAramarkPrisonContracts.info, which takes an independent critical look at Aramark’s performance in state and correctional facilities.

Canada: Sodexho workers vote yes to unionize

Fri, 03 Feb 2006 10:43:26 +0000

Employees from York University's largest cafeteria operator, Sodexho, have voted 78 per cent in favour of unionization after months of lengthy talks.

UNITE HERE, which represents over 50,000 members in Canada, including hospitality industry employees, has been helping Sodexho workers unionize over the past two months.

See the full story here

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Wed, 18 Jan 2006 06:24:44 +0000

Plattsburgh NY: Sodexho is "openly harrassing pro-union workers"

Tue, 17 Jan 2006 08:25:49 +0000

Testimony of Sodexho employee Suzan King.