Tuesday, September 15, 2009

AbitibiBowater Deal in Thunder Bay

Woodlands workers who supply logs and chips to AbitibiBowater's pulp, newsprint and lumber operations in Thunder Bay are taking a pay cut and making other concessions.

Steelworkers Local president Joe Hanlon says the new three year agreement was developed as a response to the company's urgent request for cost-saving measures, but admits there is no guarantees the mills will stay open.