Paper Outlook — Cutting the Bottom Line

That labor dispute is part of the trend toward increased union activity in the paper sector. Beginning in June, Sappi Fine Paper North America was operating under the threat of a strike after workers at two of its mills voted to authorize an action while those at two other mills voted against that move. This trend continues overseas, as well, with Finnish production having been temporarily shut down earlier this year due to a strike by the Finnish Paper Workers’ Union in protest against personnel reductions.