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The following is a letter union leaders of IAMAW1490, SEIU  330-3 and Millwrights 1121 sent to the Baileyville community regarding the current strike at Woodland Pulp in Baileyville.

Dear Residents of Baileyville, 

Yesterday, Maine AFL-CIO President Cynthia Phinney released the following statement on the mass shooting in Lewiston that left nearly 20 people dead, including union members, their relatives and friends:

We wish our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of Machinists Local S6 member Peyton Brewer Ross, 40, who was killed by a mass shooter Wednesday evening while he was playing cornhole at Schemengees Bar & Grill in Lewiston.

PHOTO: Joshua Seal

PHOTO: Steve Vozella & his wife Megan

Our heartfelt sympathies are with the family of Lewiston Letter Carrier Stephen Vozzella who was murdered in the senseless mass shooting at Schemengees Bar & Grill in Lewiston on Wednesday evening.

Congressman Jared Golden sent a letter on Oct. 16 to Martin Richard, the Mill Manager of Woodland Pulp in Baileyville, urging him to negotiate a fair contract. Below is his letter.