PrintFirst VP Jane Sustrik shows support for Maple Leaf poultry workers
Solidarity
United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 401 has applied to the Alberta Labour Relations Board replace the so-called Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) as the bargaining representative of employees of the chicken processing facility.
United Nurses of Alberta First Vice-President Jane Sustrik was on hand August 8 to support employees of the Maple Leaf poultry plant who want to join a real union.
United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 401 has applied to the Alberta Labour Relations Board replace the so-called Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) as the bargaining representative of employees of the chicken processing facility on Edmonton’s east side. CLAC has a reputation as an employer-friendly organization.
Representatives of most major unions in the Edmonton area, including UNA, were on hand on August 8 to show their support as UFCW served a BBQ lunch to workers of the plant over their short lunch breaks.
