The Trans-Pacific Partnership was negotiated in secrecy during a six-year period. Corporations were well represented, but elected representatives in Washington, D.C., were not privy to the contents until it was a done deal. It was pushed forward with Fast Track, a process that only allows an up or down vote with minimal debate. The TPP […]
Ron Hemingway
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Rumford mill paper machine idled indefinitely
RUMFORD – Catalyst Paper announced Tuesday that its No. 12 paper machine at the Rumford mill will remain idle indefinitely. The machine, which manufactures coated paper used in catalogs and magazines, was shut down in May and over 50 workers lost their jobs. No more layoffs are expected, according to officials. When Catalyst Paper announced […]
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Mill employees, town officials ‘cautiously optimistic’ about sale
RUMFORD — NewPage employees and town officials said Friday that the purchase of the Rumford Paper Co. by Catalyst Paper Corp. is a positive step forward for the community. Rumford mill spokesman Tony Lyons said the deal happened Thursday evening and mill officials were still processing the decision. “What I can say is that we’re […]
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NewPage shutting down paper machine, laying off workers
RUMFORD — NewPage said Tuesday it would shut down a paper machine “indefinitely” at the local mill in mid-February because of tough economic conditions. About 120 workers would be laid off, Local 900 President Ron Hemingway said. The mill employs 830 people. Mill spokesman Anthony Lyons said the employees were informed Tuesday morning of the […]