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Post by EIbound on Dec 10, 2009 9:32:06 GMT -7
Tembec is reopening its pulp mill in Chetwynd, British Columbia on January 1st, 2010.
Tembec is reopening the mill because of the strong demand in the Asian markets. The mill was idled on February 2nd putting 180 out of work.
Before the mill resumes production, its expected that Tembec will try to work out a new labor agreement with its workers.
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Post by Guest on Dec 10, 2009 14:51:21 GMT -7
What is the status of the contract talks. Will there be a 40 reduction like at Pine Falls?
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Post by former employee on Dec 10, 2009 15:28:11 GMT -7
I'd be surprised if Tembec wasn't looking for cuts to wages and benefits in the 35% range. Tembec, and other Forestry companies, appear to be attempting to set new industry bargaining patterns.
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Post by Guest on Dec 10, 2009 17:41:27 GMT -7
40 per cent less isn't that alot to ask with no guareentee to run?
Is it a race to the bottom?
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Post by local448 on Dec 11, 2009 2:56:57 GMT -7
The union has signed a memorandum of agreement with Tembec, we didn't take a roll back, we did get some money, and some benefits.
We will be voting to accept this proposal on the 11th at 7pm.\
For those out there getting ready to bargain, Tembec will present an agreement that is longer term, they will ask for a rollback, and 0% increases. They even said they will be trying to remove the sunday premium and any shift differentials. We lucked out this session and managed to keep them with no increases. However we were told that in the next bargain Tembec will try to remove them
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Post by local448 on Dec 11, 2009 22:00:57 GMT -7
;D
the membership voted tonight with 88% in favour of the memorandum of agreement present on December 9th. This will make way for management to begin calling members back starting Monday. If their are any E/I, Millwrights, or Steamers out there looking for work please tell them to apply.
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Post by Guest on Dec 11, 2009 23:20:01 GMT -7
That's great news. How long do you think they will run the mill for?
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Post by local448 on Dec 11, 2009 23:44:20 GMT -7
well they are telling us they want to secure some short term korean contracts for now, but alos have a Chinese customer who may have some long time tonnage to buy. I am hoping for the next 25yrs, but who knows, 5 is better than EI
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Post by Guest on Dec 12, 2009 0:18:47 GMT -7
Do you think many of the 180 have left? If so how many people do you think they might be hiring? I heard maybe 40.
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Post by towner23 on Dec 15, 2009 17:30:54 GMT -7
Heard that contractor is in before the membership. Tembec back to its old ways. Hugh are you going let this keep happening? Seniority???
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Post by local448 on Dec 16, 2009 8:51:46 GMT -7
We have had our own guys on site this week, however your right we do have a contractor on site because we need a 2nd class ticket- if you know of any of our members that hold a 2nd class tell them to phone Brenda- hell those with thirds phone in too. We need these tickets so we can get the Steam Plant running, or else there will be contractors in there, cause our guys won't get the tickets, and those that will leave too fast. And if your going to use my name publicly then phone me.
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Post by local448 on Dec 16, 2009 8:56:12 GMT -7
yes we will be hiring, right now our maintenance dept is 7 guys short, E/I is 7 short too. Steam Plant is short, but on the top end of the tickets, we need 2nd and 3rd class tickets.
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Post by guest on Jan 2, 2010 9:12:03 GMT -7
STILL LOOKING FOR 3rd 'S?
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Post by guest on Jan 2, 2010 9:13:10 GMT -7
yes we will be hiring, right now our maintenance dept is 7 guys short, E/I is 7 short too. Steam Plant is short, but on the top end of the tickets, we need 2nd and 3rd class tickets. Still looking for 3rd's? |
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Post by local448 on Jan 4, 2010 11:51:58 GMT -7
Yes we are still looking for 3rds please forward your resume to
brenda.herman@tembec.com
she is the HR assistant.
we are currently holding interviews today, and more later this week or next depending on the applicant.
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