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UFCW members gain wage premiums, more safety protections at Olymel, Cargill, Maple Leaf Foods

UFCW members working at Cargill protein processing facilities will receive wage increases of $2 per hour worked.


COVID-19: Olymel announces measures to support its processing-plant workers and feed the country

Due to the gravity of the situation and the social and economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis, Olymel is announcing support measures that will apply to its facilities in Quebec and the rest of Canada.


Cargill & Maple Leaf Foods announce pay premiums

UFCW Locals 175 and 633 urges other employers in the food supply chain and health care to step up now.


Klöckner Pentaplast completes major pharma capacity expansion in Cotia, Brazil

Along with a larger and more sustainable facility, the project gives kp additional coating capacity to better support the rapidly growing South American pharmaceutical market.


AIMCAL forms Women’s Leadership Committee

The Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL) has established the AIMCAL Women’s Leadership Committee to help women from member companies gain more visibility within their organizations.


ACI Plastics and PreZero invest in Davis-Standard reclaim extruders for sustainable recycling operation

The extruders will be used to pelletize scrap materials from the mixed rigid plastics, including the production of PE and PP plastic pellets for re-sale.


CPMA pleased with government exemption for temporary foreign workers from COVID-19 travel ban

This plan supports the entry into Canada of temporary foreign workers, within the agriculture stream and seasonal agricultural worker program, essential to the agriculture industry.


2020 CPMA Convention and Trade Show cancelled

In light of the rapid escalation of safety precautions to decrease the transmission of COVID-19, the CPMA Board of Directors and 2020 CPMA Convention and Trade Show Organizing Committee have made the difficult decision to cancel.


Loblaw to provide premium of $2 per hour for existing employees

Loblaw Companies also announced further employee and customer safety efforts inside those locations, including the installation of plexiglass dividers at checkouts and pharmacy counters.


Glenroy Inc. Achieves “AA” Grade for BRCGS Packaging Certification

The internationally recognized certification enables Glenroy to offer safety and quality assurance to its customers.


Y the Wait CEO says join us to prevent COVID-19 crisis in the hospitality industry

Y the Wait CEO Simranjit Singh Grewal is calling on the hospitality industry to join the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic.
 
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