Democracy on Locke Layoffs 2025 — 12 Jobs Cut in Ontario, Canada
12
employees affected
Media Report
Democracy on Locke, a vegan café in Hamilton, Ontario, closed suddenly and laid off approximately a dozen workers a week before Christmas. The closure came just months after workers unanimously voted to unionize in March 2025 and signed their first collective agreement in October, with the owner citing resignations of key management as the reason for the shutdown.
Key Facts
- Announced Date
- December 5, 2025
- Effective Date
- December 21, 2025
- Province
- Ontario
- City
- Hamilton
- Industry
- Hospitality
- Laid Off
- 12
- Company Type
- private
- Source
- News Media
Company Info
- English Name
- Democracy on Locke