Forestry Industry Curtailment Hits Saskatchewan Sawmill Workers
What happened
Carrier Forest Products announced an indefinite curtailment of operations at the Big River Sawmill in July, which resulted in the layoff of 117 direct employees effective October 1. The Saskatchewan NDP called on the Government of Saskatchewan to provide a plan to support the forestry industry following the decision. Jordan McPhail, the shadow minister for forestry for the Saskatchewan NDP, stated that workers are waiting for such a plan.
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Why it matters
The curtailment impacts local businesses and families in communities that rely heavily on the mill's good-paying jobs. The Saskatchewan NDP noted that the job losses affect an entire region already struggling with high unemployment rates in the province.
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Who's involved
- NicholsonRepresents sawmill workers at the Big River Sawmill.
- United SteelworkersIndustrial labor union representing the sawmill workers.
- Government of SaskatchewanProvincial government being called upon to create a support plan.
- SaskatchewanThe province where the forestry industry is experiencing curtailment.
Possible ripples
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The entities involved
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Nicholson
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United Steelworkers
industrial labor union in North America
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Government of Saskatchewan
provincial government headquartered in Regina, Canada