Diageo Employees Rally Against Job Loss Following Announcement of Crown Royal Facility Shutdown
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 28 2025
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Source: Yahoo Finance
Closure Announcement: Diageo has announced the closure of its Crown Royal bottling facility in Amherstburg, Ontario, set for February 2026, affecting 170 union jobs.
Union Response: Unifor National President Lana Payne criticized Diageo for not consulting with the union before making the announcement and vowed to fight for the workers' rights.
Community Impact: Local leaders emphasize that the plant is vital to the community, representing more than just jobs but also the families and economic stability of Amherstburg.
Union Advocacy: Unifor, Canada's largest private sector union, is committed to advocating for Canadian jobs and pushing for industry and government support to protect employment.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
