
BAILEYVILLE, Maine, Nov. 24, 2023 – After weeks of negotiations, members from the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Local 1490 (District 4), in collaboration with 20 Millwrights and 38 oilers and steam and water plant operators from Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 330-3 and Millwrights Local 1121, have accepted the latest offer from Woodland Pulp. The decision brings an end to the strike that commenced on Saturday, Oct. 14.
“I appreciate the Baileyville community, SEIU, Millwrights, Maine AFL-CIO, and our IAM members and staff for their support,” said IAM District 4 Business Representative Danny Loudermilk. “I am grateful to the Food and Medicine organization for providing groceries and turkeys for the 86 members and their families during this strike. Their donation was greatly appreciated.”
The highlights of the tentative agreement reached with Woodland Pulp include:
“I want to personally thank the elected officials, community, and our negotiating committee,” said IAM Eastern Territory General Vice President David Sullivan. We look forward to moving ahead in a spirit of mutual success.”
“I am extremely proud of the solidarity and resilience shown by our members and the community,” said IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. We will always fight for a brighter future for IAM members and their families at Woodland Pulp.”
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) is among the largest industrial trade unions in North America and represents nearly 600,000 active and retired members in the manufacturing, aerospace, defense, airlines, transportation, shipbuilding, woodworking, health care, and other industries