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New Brunswick mill laying off hundreds of workers, union says

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Unifor, representing workers at AV Nackawic mill in rural New Brunswick, announced that 228 jobs will be lost due to a temporary closure in November. Natural Resources Minister John Herron stated the company would idle its operations but did not specify a timeline or reasons behind the decision. The mill's production of dissolving grade pulp is crucial for the local economy and community well-being; however, Aditya Birla Group has not provided further details regarding this move.

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Unifor announced that 228 workers at the AV Nackawic pulp mill in New Brunswick will lose their jobs starting November due to layoffs. The mill, owned by AV Group NB Inc, a subsidiary of India-based Aditya Birla Group, cited "prevailing market conditions" and high production costs as reasons for temporarily idling operations around late October. This decision has sparked concern among local politicians and community leaders who see the mill as a key economic driver in Nackawic-Millville. With about 350 workers affected, the closure represents a significant blow to the local economy of rural New Brunswick, given that the mill has been operational for over half a century.

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Unifor says the closure of the AV Nackawic mill is a devastating decision that will put 228 people out of work and deliver a serious blow to the local economy.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-18

🔮 The union representing workers at a rural New Brunswick mill says hundreds of its members will be laid off in November.

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New Brunswick mill laying off hundreds of workers, union says · assertive framing

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The union representing workers at a rural New Brunswick mill says hundreds of its members will be laid off in November. asserted

hundreds → represent → November

Unifor says the closure of the AV Nackawic mill is a devastating decision that will put 228 people out of work and deliver a serious blow to the local economy. asserted

that → say → economy

Natural Resources Minister John Herron said the company will be temporarily idling its operations. asserted

company → say → operations

The mill, a subsidiary of the India-based Aditya Birla Group, is a key economic driver for the rural community of Nackawic-Millville. asserted

mill → base → Millville

The company’s website says the mill produces dissolving grade pulp used in the production of textiles. asserted

mill → say → textiles

Herron says the government is working on a response plan to support those who need it most. asserted

who → say → it