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Eddie Joyce, MHA for the District of Bay of Islands, is encouraging both
Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited and the Communications, Energy and Paper
Workers Union to return to face to face negotiations at the bargaining table
in an effort to end the current work stoppage at the Corner Brook mill
operation. "Any work stoppages at the mill in Corner Brook will have a
significant impact on the economy of the city and the surrounding
communities," said Mr. Joyce. "It is of vital importance that both sides
return to the bargaining table and reach a new collective agreement as soon
as possible. A prolonged work stoppage will negatively impact the entire
region, including the mill and its workers.
"There appears to be a willingness on both sides to sit down in an effort
to reach an agreement. This strike needs to be settled and I hope the mill
management and the union leadership will agree to head back to the
bargaining table in the very near future. It is in the best interests of
everyone involved to get a timely resolution to this labour situation."
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