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LABOUR--LABOUR RELATIONS BOARD ISSUES CEASE AND DESIST ORDER
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The Nova Scotia Labour Relations Board has announced it has taken
action to end an illegal work stoppage, which began Dec. 15,
involving a number of employees of Bolands Limited, Lakeside,
Halifax County.

The complaint was filed with the board Jan. 24, requesting the
board to issue a cease and desist order against certain members
of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 864.

An interim order has been issued by the board directing certain
members of the union who are participating in an illegal work
stoppage "to cease and desist and to perform their lawful duties
as assigned by the employer."

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Contact: Gary Ross  902-424-6730

trp                        Jan. 27, 1997 - 8:58 a.m.