{
  "id": 8109200,
  "title": "New Brunswick mill laying off hundreds of workers, union says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/new-brunswick-mill-laying-off-hundreds-of-workers-union-says-8109200",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-17T21:44:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
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    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12063739/new-brunswick-mill-laying-off-hundreds-of-workers-union-says/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The AV Nackawic mill in rural New Brunswick plans to lay off 228 workers in November, according to the union representing the employees. The Unifor union claims the closure will have a devastating impact on the local economy, stating that the mill, a subsidiary of the India-based Aditya Birla Group, is a vital economic driver for the community of Nackawic-Millville. Natural Resources Minister John Herron confirmed the company will temporarily suspend operations at the mill. The mill specializes in producing dissolving grade pulp for textile production. The government is reportedly working on a response plan to assist those affected by the layoffs. Aditya Birla Group has not yet commented on the situation.",
  "summary": "Unifor says the closure of the AV Nackawic mill is a devastating decision that will put 228 people out of work and deliver a serious blow to the local economy.",
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "New Brunswick mill laying off hundreds of workers, union says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/new-brunswick-mill-laying-off-hundreds-of-workers-union-says",
        "published": "2026-09-17T21:09:31.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "New Brunswick mill laying off hundreds of workers, union says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/new-brunswick-mill-laying-off-hundreds-of-workers-union-says-8107431",
        "published": "2026-09-17T21:44:08.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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