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Rogers Sugar Union Workers on Strike Amid Talks for New Collective Agreement

By Denny Jacob

 

Rogers Sugar said Public and Private Workers of Canada Local 8 has gone on strike after failing to agree on a new collective agreement.

The sugar and maple products refiner said Thursday the new agreement was for members at a Vancouver refinery. The existing collective agreement expired on Feb. 28.

Both sides have met several times since the existing agreement expired. The union issued a 72-hour strike notice on Sept. 25 to take effect at 11:43 a.m. PT on Thursday.

Rogers Sugar idled its plant ahead of the deadline.

Communication between both parties is ongoing. Rogers Sugar said it is optimistic about reaching an agreement that works for all participants.

 

Write to Denny Jacob at denny.jacob@wsj.com

 

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

September 28, 2023 17:39 ET (21:39 GMT)

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