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Court of Queen’s Bench confirms Covered Bridge employees’ choice
Woodstock, New Brunswick – February 3, 2016 –The choice of employees at Covered Bridge Potato Chips to be represented by UFCW Canada Local 1288P has been upheld and respected by the Court of Queen’s Bench. On February 1, 2016, the court confirmed the New Brunswick Labour and Employment Board’s May 15, 2015 rejection of an Application to terminate UFCW Canada Local 1288P’s bargaining rights.
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.