Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Converter Talks to Resume
Our negotiating committee is set to resume bargaining with IP for the converter operations. Formal talks began on October 12th with our top table committee and IP’s corporate bargainers, and more meetings are scheduled. Our newsletter will provide updates as the talks progress. The converter bargaining goals are largely the same as they were for the mills – namely, that the union will be fighting for a master agreement that provides fairness and justice for our members on the shop floor and retirement with dignity.
Fifteen Things Every Union Member Should Know about Safety and Health in the Workplace
1) The twin goals of a union safety and health program are to improve working conditions and to build the union. They are equally important. In fact, you can't do either one well unless you do both.
2) Management has different goals, even enlightened management. They may care about safety in its own right, but are probably more concerned about workers comp costs. And building the union is never one of management's goals.
3) What you do with the company on safety and health is a form of collective bargaining. Even if you don't see it that way, they do.
4) Safety and health isn't a technical issue. Technical knowledge helps. But there are plenty of places to get technical information. Strategy and organization are much more important.
5) Every local union needs a union safety and health committee. You should set one up even if you don't have a joint safety and health committee. You don't need the employer's permission to establish a union committee.
6) It's also good to have a joint safety and health committee, with representatives from the union and from management. The joint committee is a good way to resolve safety and health problems.
7) Even if you have a joint committee, you still need a union committee. The union committee can be the union reps on the joint committee, or a larger group.
8) The union members of the joint committee should meet by themselves as often as they meet with management. You need separate meetings to set union priorities and plan strategy. Can you imagine what would happen if your bargaining committee met only with the company at contract time, and never by itself?
9) You should never, ever, allow the company to appoint your safety and health reps, to veto the union's choices, or dismiss your reps from their union positions. Never. Ever.
10) Union safety reps should think of themselves as organizers, promoting safety and health in a way that builds the loyalty and commitment of your membership. That means involving the membership whenever you can. And it means good communication with your membership, both written and by word of mouth.
11) "Behavior" contributes to some accidents. But hazards cause all of them. And it is easier to fix hazards then to change human nature. 12) Safety programs that focus on behavior tell our members that they are the problem. In fact, our members and their union are the solution.
13) The best way to find hazards is for union safety and health reps to talk to every worker about his or her job, and how to make it safer and easier. It's even better to enlist that member in pushing for improvements.
14) And what's the best way to build the union through safety and health? See # 13, above.
15) You're not alone. You have lots of resources through the USW. Every district has a safety and health coordinator. Our International Health, Safety, and Environment Department is available for help by phone, fax, email, or mail.
2) Management has different goals, even enlightened management. They may care about safety in its own right, but are probably more concerned about workers comp costs. And building the union is never one of management's goals.
3) What you do with the company on safety and health is a form of collective bargaining. Even if you don't see it that way, they do.
4) Safety and health isn't a technical issue. Technical knowledge helps. But there are plenty of places to get technical information. Strategy and organization are much more important.
5) Every local union needs a union safety and health committee. You should set one up even if you don't have a joint safety and health committee. You don't need the employer's permission to establish a union committee.
6) It's also good to have a joint safety and health committee, with representatives from the union and from management. The joint committee is a good way to resolve safety and health problems.
7) Even if you have a joint committee, you still need a union committee. The union committee can be the union reps on the joint committee, or a larger group.
8) The union members of the joint committee should meet by themselves as often as they meet with management. You need separate meetings to set union priorities and plan strategy. Can you imagine what would happen if your bargaining committee met only with the company at contract time, and never by itself?
9) You should never, ever, allow the company to appoint your safety and health reps, to veto the union's choices, or dismiss your reps from their union positions. Never. Ever.
10) Union safety reps should think of themselves as organizers, promoting safety and health in a way that builds the loyalty and commitment of your membership. That means involving the membership whenever you can. And it means good communication with your membership, both written and by word of mouth.
11) "Behavior" contributes to some accidents. But hazards cause all of them. And it is easier to fix hazards then to change human nature. 12) Safety programs that focus on behavior tell our members that they are the problem. In fact, our members and their union are the solution.
13) The best way to find hazards is for union safety and health reps to talk to every worker about his or her job, and how to make it safer and easier. It's even better to enlist that member in pushing for improvements.
14) And what's the best way to build the union through safety and health? See # 13, above.
15) You're not alone. You have lots of resources through the USW. Every district has a safety and health coordinator. Our International Health, Safety, and Environment Department is available for help by phone, fax, email, or mail.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Unions Approve Package to Keep Bastrop, LA Paper Mill Running
Bastrop, La. – The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that the members of locals 13-0272, 13-0360 and 13-0382, along with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 895, have voted to approve changes to their contract with International Paper (IP) in order to help maintain the facility as a viable pulp production mill.
USW International Vice President Richard LaCosse gave credit to the union’s members for recognizing the importance of keeping the long and proud tradition of papermaking intact in Bastrop.
“Our members were faced with a very difficult decision today,” he said, “and I believe that today’s vote was the right one for the future of the community.”
With about 600 employees in Bastrop, IP is the largest employer in Morehouse Parish.
The USW represents 850,000 workers in the United States and Canada employed in the metals, rubber, chemicals, paper, oil refining and other industries as well as the service and public sectors.
USW International Vice President Richard LaCosse gave credit to the union’s members for recognizing the importance of keeping the long and proud tradition of papermaking intact in Bastrop.
“Our members were faced with a very difficult decision today,” he said, “and I believe that today’s vote was the right one for the future of the community.”
With about 600 employees in Bastrop, IP is the largest employer in Morehouse Parish.
The USW represents 850,000 workers in the United States and Canada employed in the metals, rubber, chemicals, paper, oil refining and other industries as well as the service and public sectors.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Common Goals, New Beginnings
Working Group Fine-Tunes Plan for I.P. Union Conference
Building on the two-day regional meetings held over the summer for union members working at International Paper, nine representatives from our new Union Conference at IP met as a working group" in Pittsburgh to discuss the challenges ahead and map out a strategy to improve communication, build solidarity and increase our capacity for mobilization within and between IP locals. This group of nine, who were recruited from this summer’s regional meetings, represents IP mills and converters, as well as both officers and members.
With reports from several of our top table negotiators, the working group outlined specific goals for the next several months. The group first discussed the union’s strengths and weaknesses compared to those of the company, then formulated the plan to build our solidarity at every level on shop floors throughout the country.
Their recommendations for the future of the conference include a regular monthly newsletter, expanded mobilization and communication training and bringing together the locals for another round of regional meetings, which will hopefully include participants from locals that did not send delegates to the summer meetings. The conference will be committed to providing guidance and education for any local that seeks to engage more of its members and improve participation in other union activities.
As the Union Conference at I.P. continues to strengthen in solidarity, more locals will also have the opportunity to participate in the USW’s "Building Power" training. In short, Building Power helps local unions establish stronger mobilization and communications power within the local.
Back to the Table: Converter Bargaining to Begin
Now that the IP mills are under a master agreement for the first time since Ronald Reagan was President, the time has come to start working toward a similar breakthrough contract for brothers and sisters at the converter plants.
Formal talks began on October 12th with our top table committee and IP’s corporate bargainers. The converter bargaining goals are largely the same as they were for the mills – namely, that the union will be fighting for a master agreement that provides fairness and justice for our members on the shop floor and retirement with dignity.
Building on the two-day regional meetings held over the summer for union members working at International Paper, nine representatives from our new Union Conference at IP met as a working group" in Pittsburgh to discuss the challenges ahead and map out a strategy to improve communication, build solidarity and increase our capacity for mobilization within and between IP locals. This group of nine, who were recruited from this summer’s regional meetings, represents IP mills and converters, as well as both officers and members.
With reports from several of our top table negotiators, the working group outlined specific goals for the next several months. The group first discussed the union’s strengths and weaknesses compared to those of the company, then formulated the plan to build our solidarity at every level on shop floors throughout the country.
Their recommendations for the future of the conference include a regular monthly newsletter, expanded mobilization and communication training and bringing together the locals for another round of regional meetings, which will hopefully include participants from locals that did not send delegates to the summer meetings. The conference will be committed to providing guidance and education for any local that seeks to engage more of its members and improve participation in other union activities.
As the Union Conference at I.P. continues to strengthen in solidarity, more locals will also have the opportunity to participate in the USW’s "Building Power" training. In short, Building Power helps local unions establish stronger mobilization and communications power within the local.
Back to the Table: Converter Bargaining to Begin
Now that the IP mills are under a master agreement for the first time since Ronald Reagan was President, the time has come to start working toward a similar breakthrough contract for brothers and sisters at the converter plants.
Formal talks began on October 12th with our top table committee and IP’s corporate bargainers. The converter bargaining goals are largely the same as they were for the mills – namely, that the union will be fighting for a master agreement that provides fairness and justice for our members on the shop floor and retirement with dignity.
Friday, August 24, 2007
IP Locals Build Power
When representatives of a majority of IP locals met in five cities over the past two months for the USW Building Power program, they participated in training to strengthen local power so we can stand strong in dealings with IP.
International staff conducted the two-day work sessions at Matteson, Ill.; Concord, N.C.; Schenectady, N.Y.; Birmingham, Al., and Shreveport, La., bringing the classes closer to the locals to reduce costs for them. Another training lass will be held Sept. 8-9 in Winter Haven, Fla.
International staff conducted the two-day work sessions at Matteson, Ill.; Concord, N.C.; Schenectady, N.Y.; Birmingham, Al., and Shreveport, La., bringing the classes closer to the locals to reduce costs for them. Another training lass will be held Sept. 8-9 in Winter Haven, Fla.
Convert the Contract for the Converters
The focus now is on the converters.
A year ago when the bargaining committee met with the council, they agreed to work toward a master agreement for the mills first, then move immediately to secure an agreement for the converters.
All efforts are now focused on securing a deal for the converter workers since a new bargaining relationship has been established between the USW and IP.
There is general understanding of basic differences between converter locals and mill locals, but it is clear that improvements at the converter plants are necessary, as soon as possible.
USW Local 1055 President Sharon Brooks of Ft. Wayne, Ind., said, “If we want an acceptable converter deal with IP, we’re going to need to demonstrate to the company through Union Solidarity that we are determined and all in this together. Everybody needs to get on board if we are going to make the most of this opportunity.”
A year ago when the bargaining committee met with the council, they agreed to work toward a master agreement for the mills first, then move immediately to secure an agreement for the converters.
All efforts are now focused on securing a deal for the converter workers since a new bargaining relationship has been established between the USW and IP.
There is general understanding of basic differences between converter locals and mill locals, but it is clear that improvements at the converter plants are necessary, as soon as possible.
USW Local 1055 President Sharon Brooks of Ft. Wayne, Ind., said, “If we want an acceptable converter deal with IP, we’re going to need to demonstrate to the company through Union Solidarity that we are determined and all in this together. Everybody needs to get on board if we are going to make the most of this opportunity.”
Historic Agreement Approved
United Steelworkers members at the mills voted overwhelmingly on Aug. 23 to approve the first master agreement with International Paper in 25 years, demonstrating the strength of our solidarity.
The vote follows a meeting in Nashville earlier in August, where the majority of local officers who listened to the team that bargained the master contract said they’d recommend it to their membership.
Top USW officers and staff were on hand for discussions and questions, illustrating the importance the International union places on gaining a fair deal at IP.
USW Vice President Dick LaCosse said, “What’s important is the package as a whole.” The package includes a competitive PPO health care plan that no longer allows the 5% per year unilateral changes and marches us toward our intended goal of IP paying 80% of the premium costs in four years. It contains the first ever company-paid contribution into an early retirement health care fund for workers 50 and older, and it establishes what is virtually the highest-in-the-industry pension multiplier for current workers. Strong successorship language is included to protect us if our facilities are sold.
It was noted at the Nashville meeting that the strong support of local union members and leaders for the bargaining committee made IP sit down with us as a council, which is a significant victory.
LaCosse reminded council members, “Those who came before us left it better for us. We have a responsibility to leave it in better shape for those who come after us.”
USW Local 9-738 President Randall Childs from Riegelwood, NC said, “This is a step forward for workers at the 14 mills. It proves that we can get a better deal for the people when we join together and support each other. Now, we need to show that this is a joint effort between the primary mill workers and the converter workers, too.”
The vote follows a meeting in Nashville earlier in August, where the majority of local officers who listened to the team that bargained the master contract said they’d recommend it to their membership.
Top USW officers and staff were on hand for discussions and questions, illustrating the importance the International union places on gaining a fair deal at IP.
USW Vice President Dick LaCosse said, “What’s important is the package as a whole.” The package includes a competitive PPO health care plan that no longer allows the 5% per year unilateral changes and marches us toward our intended goal of IP paying 80% of the premium costs in four years. It contains the first ever company-paid contribution into an early retirement health care fund for workers 50 and older, and it establishes what is virtually the highest-in-the-industry pension multiplier for current workers. Strong successorship language is included to protect us if our facilities are sold.
It was noted at the Nashville meeting that the strong support of local union members and leaders for the bargaining committee made IP sit down with us as a council, which is a significant victory.
LaCosse reminded council members, “Those who came before us left it better for us. We have a responsibility to leave it in better shape for those who come after us.”
USW Local 9-738 President Randall Childs from Riegelwood, NC said, “This is a step forward for workers at the 14 mills. It proves that we can get a better deal for the people when we join together and support each other. Now, we need to show that this is a joint effort between the primary mill workers and the converter workers, too.”
Monday, April 30, 2007
“New Beginning”
Union IP Council Meeting Brings Agenda for Change
Workers from International Paper (IP) local unions around the country met in Nashville on
Tuesday, April 3, for the USW IP Council meeting, hammering out a common program to advance the interests of all workers at this major forest products manufacturer.
The council, which represents more than 80 United Steelworkers locals and local unions
affiliated with other International Unions, discussed issues that will be facing workers at IP location in the future. They talked about the value of building a united front of all union workers at IP in pursuit of basic, reasonable improvements in wages, job security, benefits and working conditions.
USW Vice President and IP Bargaining Chair Dick LaCosse said to the assembled group of IP
workers at the Nashville meeting, “With renewed spirit on the shop floor and the added strength gained from merger with the larger USW, International Paper workers have a rare opportunity for a New Beginning.”
LaCosse said top representatives of the USW are now assigned to work with the IP Council on
many levels, all working to bring additional resources and strength to the union group.
Rank and file workers from IP mills and converters voiced many comments, questions and
concerns throughout the council meeting in Nashville.
IP workers at the union conference spoke out about local concerns, and developed an action plan to build power.
Union delegates expressed great interest in issues talked about at the “top-table discussions”
between top union officers and high-level company representatives. Everyone present was fully aware that change will not take place overnight. Ongoing bargaining with IP is far from being resolved. And union members from the different IP locations know how important it is that the company sees we are united and committed to getting fair contracts at all sites.
The meeting produced a common feeling among delegates that a leading paper company such
as IP should understand basic needs of workers in regards to wages, maintaining decent, affordable health care, retirement security including adequate pensions and contributions towards retiree health care, job security, contracting out restrictions and other areas of common concern. The consensus of the meeting was that establishing a bargaining structure with IP is critical to establishing a new relationship with the company.
Council members reviewed the latest news about current collective bargaining activities,
including details about top-table discussions with the company. Local union representatives also
reviewed the economic situation of the company and the industry.
USW members from locals that have been through the “Building Power” program at their
individual sites voiced approval of it and spoke about how the program has strengthened their local unions.
Nearly all the locals with agreements expiring in 2007 have had or are scheduled to have the
“Building Power” training program completed in the near future. All other IP locals will be trained at central geographic locations over the course of 2007.
Local-to-local communication will improve through the Contract Action Teams developed by
the program. The desired result will be for IP management to see the value of coming to terms with an increasingly well-organized workforce.
An assortment of union staff specialists reviewed the current collective bargaining situation at
individual local unions, talked about “successorship” language guaranteeing that workers maintain union conditions in the event of plant sale and spoke about what it will take to strengthen the position of union workers at IP.
Particularly emphasis at the Nashville meeting was placed on what’s happening with contract talks in Terre Haute, Indiana, Georgetown, South Carolina, Vicksburg, Mississippi, Selma, Alabama and numerous converter plants where labor agreements expire this year.
USW District 2 Director and IP Council Coordinator Jon Geenen talked about bargaining priorities at mills and converter shops, and the importance of working together to achieve common goals. Geenen emphasized bringing the converter local unions more fully into the coordinated bargaining process.
This plant-by-plant Building Power educational and action program is designed specifically for IP workers from both mills and converters, and is intended to make the most of the collective power workers at this company possess when organized, motivated and coordinated.
The USW Strategic Campaigns Department staff is assisting local unions in setting up a basic
game plan for forthcoming “Building Power” training sessions at local unions. And in an effort to
build labor unity at IP, workers represented by other unions within the IP system will also be invited to attend the training classes.
Delegates to the meeting also determined that IP local presidents will meet in Georgetown,
South Carolina in solidarity with workers seeking a new union contract at that mill.
As the conference wound down, one delegate spoke for many when he said he was glad this
was not just an information-sharing session, but a way to put together a solid action plan to build union strength for the benefit of all IP employees for many years to come.
Current and Upcoming Union Contract Expirations
USW District USW Local City State Product Expires
07 7-613 Terre Haute IN Paper 10/21/2006
08 2-505 Franklin VA Fiber Recycling Plant-Waste 11/13/2006
01 672 Solon OH Corrugated Boxes 12/1/2006
13 314 Edinburg TX Corrugated Boxes 1/31/2007
09 9-1418 Houston MS Corrugated Boxes 2/14/2007
04 828 Geneva NY Corrugated Boxes 3/31/2007
07 7-154 Indianapolis IN Folding Boxes 4/27/2007
07 7-154 Portland IN Partitions 10/14/2007
01 864 Mason OH Corrugated Boxes 10/31/2007
09 1441 Selma AL Fine Paper 11/5/2007
09 1444 Selma AL Fine Paper 11/5/2007
02 2-945 Fond Du Lac WI Corrugated Boxes 12/31/2007
11 264 Arden Hills MN Corrugated Boxes 1/31/2008
13 895 Carrolton TX Corrugated Boxes 2/28/2008
09 835 Auburndale FL Corrugated Boxes 3/7/2008
13 1148 Texarkana TX Paper 4/22/2008
13 1149 Texarkana TX Paper 4/22/2008
07 7-647 Des Plains IL Corrugated Boxes 4/15/2008
09 1137 Courtland AL Paper 6/15/2008
09 1161 Courtland AL Paper 6/15/2008
09 9-193 Courtland AL Paper 6/15/2008
09 1441 Maplesville AL Lumber & Chips 6/16/2008
01 1-662 Wooster OH Corrugated Boxes 6/30/2008
13 272 Bastrop LA Paper 7/31/2008
13 360 Bastrop LA Specialty Papers 7/31/2008
13 382 Bastrop LA Specialty Papers 7/31/2008
09 9-429 Statesville NC Corrugated Boxes 8/31/2008
04 381 Newark NJ Corrugated Boxes 9/15/2008
04 745 Waterbury CT Folding Boxes 10/6/2008
13 351 Pineville LA Kraft Linerboard 10/9/2008
09 462 Prattville AL Linerboard 10/31/2008
09 1458 Prattville AL Linerboard 10/31/2008
09 1978 Prattville AL Linerboard 10/31/2008
02 2-1007 Howell MI Corrugated Boxes & Sheets 11/30/2008
07 7-182 Hartford City IN Corrugated Boxes 12/8/2008
2009 contract expirations: USW Local 622, Lake Wales, FL; Local 1496, Meldrim, GA; Local 9-477, Georgetown, SC; Local 554, Springhill, LA, Locals 497 and 4-5, Ticonderoga, NY; Local 9-795, Savannah, GA; Locals 444, 9-447 and 1561, Cantonment, FL; Local 1055, Fort Wayne, IN; Local 694, Richmond, VA; Local 946, Kalamazoo, MI; Locals 983 and 1803, Augusta, GA; Local 9-546, Bay Minette, AL; Local 1216, Chicago, IL; Local 997, Welford, SC.
2010 contract expirations: Local 398, Springhill, LA; Local 8-294, Chesapeake, VA; Local 9-1755, Atlanta, GA; Locals 2-505 and 1488, Franklin, VA; Local 635, Mt Carmel, PA; Local 9-738, Riegelwood, NC.
Workers from International Paper (IP) local unions around the country met in Nashville on
Tuesday, April 3, for the USW IP Council meeting, hammering out a common program to advance the interests of all workers at this major forest products manufacturer.
The council, which represents more than 80 United Steelworkers locals and local unions
affiliated with other International Unions, discussed issues that will be facing workers at IP location in the future. They talked about the value of building a united front of all union workers at IP in pursuit of basic, reasonable improvements in wages, job security, benefits and working conditions.
USW Vice President and IP Bargaining Chair Dick LaCosse said to the assembled group of IP
workers at the Nashville meeting, “With renewed spirit on the shop floor and the added strength gained from merger with the larger USW, International Paper workers have a rare opportunity for a New Beginning.”
LaCosse said top representatives of the USW are now assigned to work with the IP Council on
many levels, all working to bring additional resources and strength to the union group.
Rank and file workers from IP mills and converters voiced many comments, questions and
concerns throughout the council meeting in Nashville.
IP workers at the union conference spoke out about local concerns, and developed an action plan to build power.
Union delegates expressed great interest in issues talked about at the “top-table discussions”
between top union officers and high-level company representatives. Everyone present was fully aware that change will not take place overnight. Ongoing bargaining with IP is far from being resolved. And union members from the different IP locations know how important it is that the company sees we are united and committed to getting fair contracts at all sites.
The meeting produced a common feeling among delegates that a leading paper company such
as IP should understand basic needs of workers in regards to wages, maintaining decent, affordable health care, retirement security including adequate pensions and contributions towards retiree health care, job security, contracting out restrictions and other areas of common concern. The consensus of the meeting was that establishing a bargaining structure with IP is critical to establishing a new relationship with the company.
Council members reviewed the latest news about current collective bargaining activities,
including details about top-table discussions with the company. Local union representatives also
reviewed the economic situation of the company and the industry.
USW members from locals that have been through the “Building Power” program at their
individual sites voiced approval of it and spoke about how the program has strengthened their local unions.
Nearly all the locals with agreements expiring in 2007 have had or are scheduled to have the
“Building Power” training program completed in the near future. All other IP locals will be trained at central geographic locations over the course of 2007.
Local-to-local communication will improve through the Contract Action Teams developed by
the program. The desired result will be for IP management to see the value of coming to terms with an increasingly well-organized workforce.
An assortment of union staff specialists reviewed the current collective bargaining situation at
individual local unions, talked about “successorship” language guaranteeing that workers maintain union conditions in the event of plant sale and spoke about what it will take to strengthen the position of union workers at IP.
Particularly emphasis at the Nashville meeting was placed on what’s happening with contract talks in Terre Haute, Indiana, Georgetown, South Carolina, Vicksburg, Mississippi, Selma, Alabama and numerous converter plants where labor agreements expire this year.
USW District 2 Director and IP Council Coordinator Jon Geenen talked about bargaining priorities at mills and converter shops, and the importance of working together to achieve common goals. Geenen emphasized bringing the converter local unions more fully into the coordinated bargaining process.
This plant-by-plant Building Power educational and action program is designed specifically for IP workers from both mills and converters, and is intended to make the most of the collective power workers at this company possess when organized, motivated and coordinated.
The USW Strategic Campaigns Department staff is assisting local unions in setting up a basic
game plan for forthcoming “Building Power” training sessions at local unions. And in an effort to
build labor unity at IP, workers represented by other unions within the IP system will also be invited to attend the training classes.
Delegates to the meeting also determined that IP local presidents will meet in Georgetown,
South Carolina in solidarity with workers seeking a new union contract at that mill.
As the conference wound down, one delegate spoke for many when he said he was glad this
was not just an information-sharing session, but a way to put together a solid action plan to build union strength for the benefit of all IP employees for many years to come.
Current and Upcoming Union Contract Expirations
USW District USW Local City State Product Expires
07 7-613 Terre Haute IN Paper 10/21/2006
08 2-505 Franklin VA Fiber Recycling Plant-Waste 11/13/2006
01 672 Solon OH Corrugated Boxes 12/1/2006
13 314 Edinburg TX Corrugated Boxes 1/31/2007
09 9-1418 Houston MS Corrugated Boxes 2/14/2007
04 828 Geneva NY Corrugated Boxes 3/31/2007
07 7-154 Indianapolis IN Folding Boxes 4/27/2007
07 7-154 Portland IN Partitions 10/14/2007
01 864 Mason OH Corrugated Boxes 10/31/2007
09 1441 Selma AL Fine Paper 11/5/2007
09 1444 Selma AL Fine Paper 11/5/2007
02 2-945 Fond Du Lac WI Corrugated Boxes 12/31/2007
11 264 Arden Hills MN Corrugated Boxes 1/31/2008
13 895 Carrolton TX Corrugated Boxes 2/28/2008
09 835 Auburndale FL Corrugated Boxes 3/7/2008
13 1148 Texarkana TX Paper 4/22/2008
13 1149 Texarkana TX Paper 4/22/2008
07 7-647 Des Plains IL Corrugated Boxes 4/15/2008
09 1137 Courtland AL Paper 6/15/2008
09 1161 Courtland AL Paper 6/15/2008
09 9-193 Courtland AL Paper 6/15/2008
09 1441 Maplesville AL Lumber & Chips 6/16/2008
01 1-662 Wooster OH Corrugated Boxes 6/30/2008
13 272 Bastrop LA Paper 7/31/2008
13 360 Bastrop LA Specialty Papers 7/31/2008
13 382 Bastrop LA Specialty Papers 7/31/2008
09 9-429 Statesville NC Corrugated Boxes 8/31/2008
04 381 Newark NJ Corrugated Boxes 9/15/2008
04 745 Waterbury CT Folding Boxes 10/6/2008
13 351 Pineville LA Kraft Linerboard 10/9/2008
09 462 Prattville AL Linerboard 10/31/2008
09 1458 Prattville AL Linerboard 10/31/2008
09 1978 Prattville AL Linerboard 10/31/2008
02 2-1007 Howell MI Corrugated Boxes & Sheets 11/30/2008
07 7-182 Hartford City IN Corrugated Boxes 12/8/2008
2009 contract expirations: USW Local 622, Lake Wales, FL; Local 1496, Meldrim, GA; Local 9-477, Georgetown, SC; Local 554, Springhill, LA, Locals 497 and 4-5, Ticonderoga, NY; Local 9-795, Savannah, GA; Locals 444, 9-447 and 1561, Cantonment, FL; Local 1055, Fort Wayne, IN; Local 694, Richmond, VA; Local 946, Kalamazoo, MI; Locals 983 and 1803, Augusta, GA; Local 9-546, Bay Minette, AL; Local 1216, Chicago, IL; Local 997, Welford, SC.
2010 contract expirations: Local 398, Springhill, LA; Local 8-294, Chesapeake, VA; Local 9-1755, Atlanta, GA; Locals 2-505 and 1488, Franklin, VA; Local 635, Mt Carmel, PA; Local 9-738, Riegelwood, NC.
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