Sappi Fine Paper North America
has learned that, in a vote yesterday, the Cloquet Mill employees represented
by the United Steelworkers (USW) have authorized their leadership to call a
strike if it chooses to do so. "Even though such a vote is not uncommon,
and does not mean a strike will occur, we are very disappointed in the
membership's action, given our fair and competitive contract package,"
said Rick Dwyer, Managing Director, Cloquet, Sappi Fine Paper North America.
