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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.
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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.
Jul 20, 2023 · Striking workers gather Saturday, July 15, 2023, outside UPM Blandin paper company with picket signs. Production at the mill was shut down after 166 hourly employees voted to strike 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. Teamsters Local No. 346 President Jeff Oveson said the union is proposing to go into mediation to settle differences.
Jul 16, 2023 · UPDATE: Blandin Paper announced in a statement on Tuesday that the company was able to meet with Teamster Local 346 membership as planned. Both parties have agreed to resume negotiations on Thursday, July 20. “We remain hopeful that we can move forward and reach an agreement,” stated officials.
Aug 11, 2023 · During a membership vote Friday, the Teamsters Local 346 approved the new labor contract with the UPM Blandin Paper Company. After almost a month of union members on strike, the agreement that was reached Thursday included a three-year labor contract with the mill’s 166 hourly employees.
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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...
