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Sep 6, 2021 · On the Blandin forest lands in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, UPM foresters have found a smart way to make their woods future-proof through a consistent biodiversity concept, while safeguarding wood production. Forest ecologist Sawyer Scherer explains how.
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...
Aug 11, 2023 · GRAND RAPIDS — Union paper mill workers ratified a new three-year contract Friday, bringing an end to a 26-day strike. Teamsters Local 346, which represents UPM Blandin’s 166 hourly employees...
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Jul 20, 2023 · GRAND RAPIDS — UPM Blandin and striking Teamsters Union employees met for contract negotiations again Thursday, July 20, but a company spokesperson called the two offers “fundamentally different.”
Sep 15, 2023 · Over protests from students and professors, the West Virginia University Board of Governors approved cutting dozens of degree programs and laying off 143 faculty to help fix a $45 million budget shortfall.
Oct 25, 2024 · Beginning in 2021, UPM Blandin’s Forest Ecologist began to develop a climate adaptation plan for the UPM owned forest lands. UPM is committed to ensuring the long-term health and productivity of its forests and therefore assessing the potential risks of climate change is essential.
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Jul 15, 2023 · UPM Blandin paper operations shut down as union employees strike. 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.