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Leaf hockey jersey raffle fundraiser to aid Fort McMurray
Moncton,NS – May 12, 2016 – Two framed and signd Toronto Mape Leaf jerseys are being raffled to raise funds for Fort McMurray relief.
Hundreds rally with UFCW 1288P strikers at Covered Bridge Potato Chips
Hartland, N.B. – April 22, 2016 – More than 400 labour activists, allies, and family members joined UFCW Canada Local 1288P members on the picket line at Covered Bridge Potato Chips for a solidarity rally and protest to tell the company to get back to bargaining a fair first contract.
Covered Bridge strike gains worldwide solidarity
April 6, 2016 – As the strike by UFCW Canada Local 1288P members at Covered Bridge Potato Chips holds strong, thousands of activists from around the world have added their voices in calling for a fair first contract at the snack food processor.
National President joins the Covered Bridge Potato Chips picket line
March 3, 2016 – UFCW Canada National President Paul Meinema and Executive Assistant Barry Sawyer joined the picket line at Covered Bridge Potato Chips on Tuesday, as Local 1288P members continue to hold strong in their resolve to gain a fair first contract.
Covered Bridge Potato Chips strike campaign hits the airwaves
February 25, 2016 – A new radio ad has hit the airwaves asking consumers not to buy Covered Bridge Potato Chips until a strike by UFCW Canada Local 1288P members ends with a fair first contract.