Posted on Sep 13, 2022
Employees at Pacific Northwest timber company Weyerhaeuser strike over wages, health care
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Employees who work for timber company Weyerhaeuser in Oregon and Washington are on strike, citing low wage increases and high health care premiums.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, which represents more than 1,100 Weyerhaeuser employees, said employees walked off the job Tuesday, KOIN 6 News reported.
Negotiations for a new bargaining agreement with the Seattle-based company have been ongoing since this spring.
An overwhelming number of employees reportedly voted to reject the timber company’s latest offer on Aug. 19, with the union saying the proposal came “nowhere close to what our members wanted or deserved.” Union members voted to strike soon after.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, which represents more than 1,100 Weyerhaeuser employees, said employees walked off the job Tuesday, KOIN 6 News reported.
Negotiations for a new bargaining agreement with the Seattle-based company have been ongoing since this spring.
An overwhelming number of employees reportedly voted to reject the timber company’s latest offer on Aug. 19, with the union saying the proposal came “nowhere close to what our members wanted or deserved.” Union members voted to strike soon after.
Employees at Pacific Northwest timber company Weyerhaeuser strike over wages, health care
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."While we are very disappointed in their decision to walk out, we are committed to supporting our employees and negotiating in good faith with union representatives,” Merle said.
A union representative told the news outlet that negotiations are expected to continue on Friday.
The company is one of the largest manufacturers of wood products in the U.S. and owns millions of acres of timberlands."
..."While we are very disappointed in their decision to walk out, we are committed to supporting our employees and negotiating in good faith with union representatives,” Merle said.
A union representative told the news outlet that negotiations are expected to continue on Friday.
The company is one of the largest manufacturers of wood products in the U.S. and owns millions of acres of timberlands."
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