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Sealord to Close Factory, Threatening 79 Jobs

9/6/2025

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Sealord plans to close its Nelson coated fish factory, jeopardizing 79 permanent jobs.
CEO Doug Paulin attributed the closure to rising costs and supermarket margin demands.
Proposed changes to the Nelson Site Collective Agreement will impact union workers.
Workers feel betrayed after being encouraged to enhance efficiency.
E tu National Secretary Rachel Mackintosh called the decision shortsighted and detrimental to the community.
Consultation on the proposals concludes on September 26, with final decisions anticipated in October.

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Story summary

Sealord plans to close its Nelson coated fish factory, jeopardizing 79 permanent jobs.
CEO Doug Paulin attributed the closure to rising costs and supermarket margin demands.
Proposed changes to the Nelson Site Collective Agreement will impact union workers.
Workers feel betrayed after being encouraged to enhance efficiency.
E tu National Secretary Rachel Mackintosh called the decision shortsighted and detrimental to the community.
Consultation on the proposals concludes on September 26, with final decisions anticipated in October.