Port Hawkesbury Union Votes Yes

Port Hawkesbury workers vote ‘yes’ to contract offer:
The unionized workers of the idled Port Hawkesbury paper mill in Nova Scotia have voted 85% in favour of their contract offer from Pacific West Commercial Corp.
This ‘yes’ vote brings the mill one step closer to reopening under its new owner and restarting the 400M stpy SC paper machine.
The company said it would work with Nova Scotia Power regarding energy supply and costs and with government regarding fibre supply and a forest management plan.
There is a hearing in late June or early July, with the possibility that the mill could reopen in August if all outstanding matters are settled.

Kruger Latest Mill to Increase Prices

Kruger asks for more time to repay underfunded pension plan:
Kruger will be increasing the transaction price on all coated paper grades by $2.00 cwt, effective with shipments on, or after July 1, 2012.  This will apply to all basis weights and brightness levels. Separately, it was reported that workers at Kruger's Corner Brook mill are meeting again today with management to discuss their pension plan.

1 in 5 U.S. Adults Not Online

One in 5 U.S. Adults Not Online, Thus Don't See Ads: The Pew Internet Project finds that one in five U.S. adults -- senior citizens, Spanish speakers and low-income families -- is not on the Internet. Simply said, these consumers are not part of the search, online, and social media advertising audience.

Nature Publishing Launches Data Platform

Nature Publishing Group Launches Linked Data Platform: Nature Publishing Group is trying to break into the future of scientific publishing with its new linked data platform—launched earlier this month; the new platform is designed to enrich search functions.

Farm Journal Starts Ad Network

Farm Journal’s AgWeb Launches Advertising Network: Farm Journal Media’s AgWeb debuted an advertising network for like-minded publishers and advertisers looking to grow their reach to farmers. The network adds another facet to AgWeb’s digital portfolio of e-newsletters, custom e-blasts and research solutions for advertisers.

Senate Debates Postal Bill

Senate Begins Debating the Future of U.S. Postal Service: The U.S. Senate moved Tuesday to consider legislation that would fundamentally reshape the U.S. Postal Service. Senators voted to proceed to debate on the bill, with less than a month left until postal officials say they plan to begin closing hundreds of post offices and processing facilities.

USPS Revenue from Every Door Direct

http://chiefmarketer.com/blog/sound-business-or-way-keep-post-offices-open

A year after the U.S. Postal Service launched its Every Door Direct Mail program, the USPS has pulled in more than $153 million in revenue from small local businesses it’s convinced to market through the mails. The program is a saturation mail service that charges as little as 14.5 cents per piece -- lower than comparable standard mail rates -- and lets small local companies send as many as 5,000 pieces per day without requiring a postal permit, according to the USPS.