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Groupe Gaudreau Employees Vote to Join the Machinists Union

18 March, 2001 For Immediate Release In a lop-sided win, 105 employees of Groupe Gaudreau of Victoriaville voted to join the Machinists Union Local 922 (QFL). An application for certification was deposited with the Québec Ministry of Labour towards finalizing the wishes of the employees. Union representatives met representatives from management and informed them of the application for certification and to establish a first contact. "It was a very cordial meeting", said Louis Bérubé, the Machinists Union representative. "We hope the employer accepts our application for certification without the intervention of the Ministry of Labour, who will undoubtedly accept our request." Le Groupe Gaudreau specializes in pickup of household garbage, pickup and sorting of recyclables. The company also owns garages for the maintenance of its fleet of trucks and other equipment. -30- Source: International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local 922 (QFL) For more information: Louis Bérubé, Grand Lodge Representative (819) 822-5857 Press Releases 2001

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