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Aug 2, 2023 · Blandin Paper Company and the Teamsters Local 346 membership have agreed to resume negotiations on Wednesday, August 9. Both parties have also agreed for a federal mediator to join. Blandin leaders are remaining hopeful that they can move forward and reach an agreement.
- Jeffrey Mcclure
Jul 20, 2023 · In UPM Blandin’s statement — the most detailed yet since the strike began Saturday morning — the company said this return to the bargaining table comes after the Teamsters’ negotiating team previously agreed to an offer in late June.
Aug 11, 2023 · On July 15, employees of the UPM Blandin Paper Company went on strike. This came after members of the Teamsters Local 346 voted to authorize a strike after weeks of failed contract negotiations. The Teamsters Local 346 contract with Blandin expired on July 1.
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 10, 2023 · Blandin Paper Co., owner of UPM Blandin in Grand Rapids, and Teamsters Local 346, which represents the mill's 166 hourly employees, reached a tentative contract agreement Thursday, the...
- jlovrien@duluthnews.com
- Environment Reporter
Aug 21, 2023 · In an emailed statement, a company spokesperson said the company is planning to restart operations the week of Sept. 11 at the Grand Rapids plant — eight weeks after a strike by Teamsters Local No. 346 shut it down.
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Aug 10, 2023 · (WDIO) Members had been on strike since July 15th. They are now on layoff status, as the mill waits for new orders. UPM Blandin sent a statement on Friday afternoon. It calls out some specifics...
