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Jul 22, 2023 · Striking UPM Blandin paper mill workers and supporters wave to honking vehicles on Highway 2 during a rally led by Teamsters Local No. 346 leadership Friday, July 21, 2023, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
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Jul 15, 2023 · GRAND RAPIDS — There is no fresh paper rolling out of UPM Blandin in Grand Rapids as hourly workers went on strike at 6 a.m. Saturday, July 15. Workers walked out and production at the paper mill ceased due to the Teamsters Local No. 346 strike, which was authorized Friday amid contract negotiations with management.
Aug 3, 2023 · GRAND RAPIDS— UPM Blandin paper mill workers remain on strike after negotiations Wednesday, Aug. 2, were unsuccessful. Workers are striking for better wages, the elimination of a two-tier pay system and changes to staffing levels.
Jul 22, 2023 · State Rep. Dave Lislegard, DFL-Aurora, fires up the crowd Friday, July 21, 2023, at a rally for striking UPM Blandin paper mill workers in Grand Rapids. Behind Lislegard is state Sen. Grant Hauschild, DFL-Hermantown.
Jul 16, 2023 · grand rapids, mn. (Northern News Now) - UPM Blandin Paper hourly employees walked off the job on July 15 at 6 a.m. Members of the Teamsters Local 346 called to strike after two weeks of contract negotiations, which union officials said was stopped by company leaders.
Jul 22, 2023 · GRAND RAPIDS — Fiery speeches drowned out the honks of passing motorists as hundreds of striking UPM Blandin workers and supporters gathered for a rally Friday. “I swear to goodness I saw the most American thing I’ve seen in the past 10 years happen today,” said Zak Radzak, secretary-treasurer for the Teamsters Local No. 346.
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Aug 2, 2023 · AUGUST 7 UPDATE -- Negotiations are expected to continue this week between striking union members and leaders of a Grand Rapids paper mill. Blandin Paper Company and the Teamsters Local 346 membership have agreed to resume negotiations on Wednesday, August 9.
