Point Mayor ‘concerned’ over Atlantic VSEP offer

In a release to the media, Mason said “Atlantic’s offer of VSE P to some of its employees is a matter of deep concern to me personally, and to all the burgesses of Point Fortin.” Mason said while he understands the challenges facing the energy sector, “the loss of one job in Point Fortin is one too many.” Nevertheless, the mayor praised Atlantic for its history in being a good corporate citizen and contributor to the development of Point Fortin.

“Accordingly,” the Mayor wrote, “I would expect that the company would deal fairly with any of our burgesses who accept the VSE P package.” “On a wider social level, the people of Point Fortin are very resilient. Over the past few decades, they have survived the shutdown of both the Dunlop Tyre factory and the Point Fortin oil refinery. So I am confident that the community will be able to deal with any fallout from the Atlantic VSE P offer.” Mason empathised with the workers and promised his commitment to assist them in their transition out of Atlantic into a new life “beyond VSE P.”