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Jul 16, 2023 · (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 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.
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 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 24, 2023 · In the heart of down-town Grand Rapids, the labor strike of production and maintenance employees continues as UPM Blandin’s paper mill remains shut-down. On July 1, the union contract between...
According to a statement released by UPM Blandin, negotiations were held Wednesday between the company and Teamsters Local 346 members wherein a revised multi-year offer was proposed.
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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...
