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Fairness campaign for workers at Covered Bridge Potato Chips spreads to stores
February 4, 2016 – UFCW Canada Local 1288P members on strike at Covered Bridge Potato Chips are continuing to hold strong on the picket line, as their campaign for fairness spreads out across the province to the storefronts of major retailers.
Labour board can issue reasons for decision in first contract application – UFCW 864
January 30, 2016 – UFCW Canada Local 864 has successfully defeated a motion by Lawtons Drugs for an interim injunction to prevent the Nova Scotia Labour Board (NLSB) from issuing reasons for a decision it made in March 2015.
How you can help the workers at Covered Bridge Potato Chips
January 19, 2016 – Members on strike at Covered Bridge Potato Chips are holding strong, as two replacement workers walked out of the factory to join the picket line, and thousands of messages of support continue to pour in calling for a fair first contract.
Union launches national campaign to support fairness at Covered Bridge Potato Chips in NB
January 7, 2016 – Canada’s leading voice for workers, the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW Canada), has launched a national campaign to support the hard-working men and women at Covered Bridge Potato Chips in Hartland, New Brunswick, who were forced out on strike on January 5.
The gift of community
Toronto – December 21, 2015 – The Canadian spirit of compassion and generosity has again been confirmed, as the end of the year approaches and as a new life begins for the Syrian families we have warmly welcomed to our country.