Settlement ends 65 day lockout at Grenada Breweries

09-03-2012

On February 20 members of the Grenada Technical & Allied Workers' Union at Grenada Breweries voted to end a conflict that saw them locked out of their jobs since Christmas period last year. The Company was not able to break the determination of union members who displayed exemplary strength, unity, discipline and maturity throughout the struggle.

The settlement reached should guarantee continued production of brewed products in Grenada- thereby securing their jobs - and represents a major relief for the local economy.

The union has thanked the many thousands of supporters, notably IUF members, who sent messages to the company in support of the IUF campaign urging the company to resume negotiations.

The International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers' Associations (IUF) is an international federation of trade unions representing workers employed in agriculture and plantations; the preparation and manufacture of food and beverages; hotels, restaurants and catering services; all stages of tobacco processing. The IUF is composed of 394 affiliated organizations in 126 countries representing a combined membership of around 2,6 million.

How to contact the IUF:
Email: [email protected]
Post: Rampe du Pont-Rouge, 8, CH-1213, Petit-Lancy (Switzerland)
Phone: + 41 22 793 22 33
Fax: + 41 22 793 22 38