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Premier Foods factory closure: talks break down

CCMA to rule on union representation

Talks between Premier Foods and unions over the planned closure of the fruit canning factory in Tulbagh, Western Cape, have broken down. Photo: Greg Dor

Talks at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration between Premier Foods and unions over the closure of the Tulbagh canning factory have broken down.
Premier acquired the factory when it took over Rhodes Food Group in a merger approved by the Competition Tribunal in March.
The unions have accused Premier of breaching the conditions of the merger set by the tribunal.
The Competition Commission is investigating.
The closure would affect 424 employees, according to Premier.

Talks at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) over the proposed closure of the Premier Groups’ fruit…

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