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“RockTenn, based in Norcross, Ga., has signed an agreement to acquire Simpson Tacoma Kraft paper mill located in Tacoma, Wash., from Simpson Lumber Co. LLC, for about $343 million. RockTenn structured the transaction as an asset purchase. “In 2013, the mill produced 465,000 tons on two paper machines and two pulp dryers that made various
Read moreSince the beginning of social media, employers have been concerned about negative postings and comments, issuing social media policies that control, discourage and outright forbid making negative statements online. Thanks to a new ruling by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Georgia-Pacific employees’ social media policy has been overturned and employees are now able to
Read moreBWI affiliate, the IAMAW has reported several violations of ILO labor standards in their North American organizing campaign involving JELD-WEN, the world’s third largest manufacturer of doors and windows. The IAMAW launched a national organizing campaign in responded to calls from JELD-WEN workers from numerous JELD-WEN locations across the US and Canada.
Read moreFebruary 14, 2013 After six months of intense negotiations the three trade unions representing nearly 9,000 workers at the 11 Swedwood plants in Poland have signed a collective bargaining agreement yesterday in Goleniow, Poland.
Read moreThe Building and Wood Worker’s International (BWI) has been receiving alarming reports from the Swedwood plant in Danville, USA. Workers have reported that they have been dismissed just for saying they would welcome joining a union to protect their rights. Other reports claim that some managers are discriminating against workers. Clearly all is not well
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