Unifor available for media following meeting with Premier McNeil about Northern Pulp

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Apr 03, 2019, 04:00 ET

HALIFAX, April 3, 2019 /CNW/ - The president of Canada's largest private-sector union will be in Halifax on Wednesday to meet with Premier Stephen McNeil regarding Northern Pulp and will be available afterwards for media comment.

"Our union is determined to find a way forward in Pictou that keeps our members employed at the mill, respects Pictou Landing First Nations and protects the environment and we're speaking directly with the premier to move toward that reasonable solution," said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President.

WHERE: 

One Government Place lobby, 1713 Barrington St, Halifax

WHEN: 

Wednesday, April 3, approximately 10:30 a.m.

WHO: 

National President Jerry Dias; Executive Assistant to the President Scott Doherty; Atlantic Regional Director Lana Payne; Local 440 President Don McKenzie

Unifor represents 240 workers at Northern Pulp and more than 25,000 workers in the forestry sector across Canada.

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or to arrange interview by phone or FaceTime, contact Communications Representative Shelley Amyotte at (cell) 902-717-7491 or [email protected].

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Unifor is Canada’s largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy. The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad, and strives to create...