Dozens of people braved the cold October weather for a rally in support of pulp mill workers in Nackawic, N.B., on Friday. Politicians from both sides of the aisle also attended the rally. Last month, AV Group NB Inc. announced the Nackawic facility will pause its operations at the end of October due to “continuing challenges presented by prevailing market conditions and broader macroeconomic factors.” The decision will put 228 employees out of work, according to Unifor Local 219. More to come… For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
