Monday, October 15, 2012

LaHave Manor Employees Unionize - Join CAW


Employees at LaHave Manor in Bridgewater have unionized, joining the Canadian Auto Workers Union. The CAW is one of Canada's largest labour unions with nearly 200,000 members. About 70 people work at LaHave Manor and will now be able to negotiate a collective agreement with their employer. The Adult Residential Centre is a long-standing fixture in the Bridgewater area and is owned by LaHave Manor Corporation. LaHave operates three other homes in Bridgewater, including Compassion House, Fernwood House and Pleasant Street Group Homes.