IUF submits proposed global rights agreement to Sodexo
Following the February 2010 commitment in principle by Sodexo CEO Michel Landel the IUF has now formally submitted a proposal for an International Framework Agreement between the IUF and Sodexo.
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UK Union leader shares his experience of meeting with Sodexo workers in the United States
By BOB ORAM
Unison National Executive Council Member
UK and French Delegation to the USA show solidarity with Sodexo workers and SEIU
A delegation of Sodexo workers and union leaders from the CFDT and CGT in France and UNISON in the United Kingdom are visiting the United States for three days of activity in support of SEIU and Sodexo workers.
In New Orleans, Sodexo Workers Testify Before City Council About Sodexo's Illegal Practices and Failure to Help With the City's Recovery
Joined by a broad coalition of community and student supporters, Sodexo workers in New Orleans testified today before the City Council to protest the company's behavior at sites where Sodexo workers are fighting for the right to come together to raise standards in a city hungry for good jobs.
Sodexo's Stock Price Dips Aftter lawmaker requests US Marine Contract Probe
A dip in Sodexo share prices over the last few days seemed to that investors were nervous as news emerged that a U.S. lawmaker has requested a probe of Sodexo's performance on a massive U.S. Marines food service contract. The company's stock price has dropped since a €45.01 close on April 7th.
Tell Sodexo that you want a global agreement!
At the Sodexo Annual Shareholders meeting earlier this year, the CEO of Sodexo stated that the company would be willing to negotiate a global agreement with the IUF. An agreement will ensure that workers have the freedom to unionise and bargain collectively to raise standards and working conditions for Sodexo workers all over the world
We want to tell Sodexo that we welcome their committment to negotiations and look forward to a global agreement with the IUF. To sign up and show your support, click this link.
UK: Victory for Sodexo workers at North Devon NHS Trust
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
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.
Sodexo Completes Purchase of Score Groupe in France
Sodexo strengthens its dominance of the catering sector in France. Read more of this story here
Teamster local rejects Sodexo contract offer
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
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
Sodexo is globalizing its re-branding exercise with their Indian business making major changes. For more from the Economic Times of India click here
Canada: Sodexho workers vote yes to unionize
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
Plattsburgh NY: Sodexho is "openly harrassing pro-union workers"
Testimony of Sodexho employee Suzan King.