Workers emotional after final shift at Crown Royal plant

Workers at the Diageo Crown Royal bottling facility in Amherstburg, Ontario, completed their final shift on Wednesday, marking the end of operations at the plant, the town’s largest employer. The closure, announced last summer, is part of Diageo’s strategy to optimize its North American supply chain. Many employees expressed their frustration and sadness over the impact on their community and livelihoods, with local leaders criticizing a recent investment deal that they feel fails to address the needs of Amherstburg. The plant is now listed for sale.

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