The union representing workers at a rural New Brunswick mill says hundreds of its members will be laid off in November.
Unifor says the closure of the AV Nackawic mill is a devastating decision that will put 228 people out of work and deliver a serious blow to the local economy.
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Natural Resources Minister John Herron said the company will be temporarily idling its operations.
The mill, a subsidiary of the India-based Aditya Birla Group, is a key economic driver for the rural community of Nackawic-Millville.
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The company’s website says the mill produces dissolving grade pulp used in the production of textiles.
Herron says the government is working on a response plan to support those who need it most.
Aditya Birla Group was not immediately available for comment.
A lot of good those union dues did. So much for being unionized.
How does an India based group own the Mill to begin with. As if that wouldn’t come back to bite you in the ass haha.
Actually hope this happens more, so people will wake the f#$k up.
You voted conservative, so now Susan Holt and company will punish this area while money and projects go to the Liberal voting areas, Natives, homosexuals, immigrants, and drug addicts that add nothing to NB, etc. Thank a Liberal.
Sad to hear hard workers are losing there jobs always sad. Good luck to you and your families
GLAD I’M F/ G RETIRED
“The mill, a subsidiary of the India-based Aditya Birla Group”
Great news! The white trash wanted the Indians to go back to where they came from and looks like these guys listened! Congrats!
I was a part of AVN team for more than 10 years from 2014 to 2024. My heartfelt thoughts go with all affected employees. The team worked hard with ups and downs to keep the mill running all these years. Mill closure is bad for everyone, not just for its employees, rather for businesses in the province.