Former worker of Amherstburg, Ont. Diageo plant speaks out

Former Diageo workers speak out on deal that keeps Crown Royal on shelves

As workers filed out of Diageo's Amherstburg, Ont., Crown Royal bottling facility for the last time on Wednesday, some expressed anger — not just at the company that put them out of work, but at the provincial government for not following through on a promise to pull Crown Royal off shelves if the plant closed.

Former worker of Amherstburg, Ont. Diageo plant speaks out

The sudden closure of the Diageo plant in Amherstburg, Ont. is still being felt. The finality still hurts because there was no proper send off after years on the job.

GRETZKY: Amherstburg workers abandoned as Crown Royal plant shuts down early

Language English News Content: GRETZKY: Amherstburg workers abandoned as Crown Royal plant shuts down early   WINDSOR — Ontario NDP MPP Lisa Gretzky (Windsor West) says workers in Amherstburg and across Windsor-Essex were abandoned after Diageo abruptly shut down the Crown Royal bottling plant two days ahead of schedule without warning, leaving nearly 200 people without jobs.  “People showed up ready to work and were told it was over. Just like…