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BOISE CASCADE TEAMSTERS ON STRIKE
BILLINGS, MONTANA, JUL 31 – Twenty workers at Boise Cascade's Billings facility struck over stagnant wages and health care after stalled contract talks, with union leaders calling for fair proposals to resume negotiations.
- On Tuesday, 20 workers at Boise Cascade’s Billings facility walked off the job, citing management’s refusal to offer a fair contract, union officials say.
- Negotiations broke down after Boise Cascade failed to address concerns over stagnant pay and inadequate health care coverage, union officials say.
- About a half-dozen employees picketed Wednesday afternoon at the lumber yard on the West end of Billings, with more than $50,000 of lumber.
- Workers vow to remain on strike until wage and health care issues are addressed, with Teamsters Local 190 calling on Boise Cascade to return to negotiations.
- The broader industry context shows Boise Cascade’s labor disputes are part of ongoing union actions involving over 1.3 million workers across North America.
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Boise Cascade Teamsters On Strike
(BILLINGS, Mont.) – This week, members of Teamsters Local 190 officially went on strike against building materials distributor Boise Cascade, demanding fair wage increases and improved health care benefits after months of stalled contract negotiations. The 20 workers at Boise Cascade’s Billings, Montana facility walked off the job early Tuesday evening, citing management’s refusal to offer a fair contract. The strike follows a breakdown in talks…
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