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Woodland Pulp Workers Issue Open Letter to the Baileyville Community

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,

30, Oct, 2023

Remembering the Victims from Wednesday's Mass Shooting in Lewiston

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:

28, Oct, 2023

In Memory of Brother Peyton Brewer-Ross (IAM Local S6)

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.

28, Oct, 2023

MSEA Mourns Loss of Former Member in Lewiston Shooting

PHOTO: Joshua Seal

28, Oct, 2023

Brother Stephen Vozella (NALC 241) Remembered for "Huge Smile"

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.

28, Oct, 2023

Congressman Jared Golden Urges Woodland Pulp to Settle Fair Contract

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.

27, Oct, 2023