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District W24 woodworkers, their families, labor allies, and community members recently gathered at Local W246’s union hall in Springfield, OR for a show of solidarity with IAM District W24 Weyerhaeuser workers who have been on strike against the company for six weeks. WATCH: Oregon AFL-CIO Rally Video IAM District W24 Directing Business Representative Brandon Bryant,
Read moreBuilding and Wood Workers’ International (BWI) sent a letter of solidarity to IAM District W24 members who have been out on strike against Weyerhaeuser Timber Company for six weeks. READ: Weyerhaeuser strike: Six weeks in, still no deal In the letter, BWI pledges their support of the striking North American woodworkers’ fight against Weyerhaeuser’s unfair
Read moreThe Machinists Wood, Pulp and Paper Council (MWPPC) on Saturday held its third annual virtual barbeque competition to help raise money for Guide Dogs of America / Tender Loving Canines (GDA/TLC). The successful event brought in approximately $14,000. “The MWPPC had another tremendously successful barbeque, with our most participants ever grilling out for a great cause,” said
Read moreThe IAM and the Washington State Council of Machinists, along with several allied organizations in defense of IAM woodworkers and others in the wood, pulp, and paper industry, have successfully beat back an attempt to take forest management away from the people of Washington state. The Washington state Supreme Court recently unanimously ruled that the
Read moreThe Machinists Wood, Pulp, and Paper Council are happy to announce that its 3rd Annual Virtual BBQ Competition—Chillin’ and Grillin’ for Guide Dogs of America and Tender Loving Canines is being held Saturday, August 20! Click here for full details and sponsorship and donation opportunities. Visit this website to register as a competition cook or
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