On July 16, 2004, Afton Food Group Ltd. (Robin’s foods Inc.) commenced restructuring proceedings under the Companies Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) and the courts consequently ordered a “Stay of Proceedings” which restricted the Union’s ability to proceed with the (14) outstanding grievances which included: Work of the Bargaining Unit, Harassment/Discrimination, Unjust Discharge(s) one of which included the Chief Steward, Job Posting, and many more.

 

On February 28, 2005, a further court order placed Afton Food Group Inc. and Robin’s Foods Inc. into receivership pursuant to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and further restricted the Union’s ability to proceed with the grievances until such time that there may be a Sale of Business.

 

On June 6, 2006 the courts approved the Sale of Business of Afton Food Group Ltd. to Spin World Diner Inc. Despite the new Employer’s refusal to recognize the outstanding grievances, the Union was successful, with the assistance of Legal Counsel, Bruce Price, in forcing Spin World Diner Inc. to recognize the grievances. Ultimately, an amicable resolution was obtained for all outstanding grievances.

 

Said Business Agent, Jeff Rooney, “It took nearly 2 ½ years of persistence and determination to bring justice to the grievors, but SEIU Local 2 never backed off this historic fight for our members at Robins Foods.”