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Coalition forms in Témiscaming to acquire shuttered Rayonier Advanced Materials plant

1 report, 1 independent Updated Tue 00:00
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What happened

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A local coalition in Témiscaming, composed of local managers, union members, and First Nations representatives, has formed to acquire the RYAM plant. The mill has been in an economic shutdown since October 3, and 300 to 400 people received layoff notices earlier this month. Unifor stated that the coalition seeks to restart the mill and secure industrial operations.

From nugget.ca

Why it matters

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The initiative aims to preserve jobs and ensure the future of industrial operations in the region. Daniel Cloutier, Quebec director of Unifor, noted that Quebec requires its processing plants to fully utilize its forest resources.

From nugget.ca

Who's involved

  • UniforNonprofit organization supporting the local coalition's efforts in the region
  • TémiscamingCity in Quebec, Canada, where the industrial complex is located
  • Rayonier Advanced MaterialsAmerican chemical company whose industrial complex is halting operations in Témiscaming
  • Lana PayneCanadian trade union leader who supports the mill initiative in Témiscaming

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • TémiscamingSpeculative

    The local economy might see changes in job demand and industrial activity if the mill is successfully restarted.

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