Kinleith Mill job cuts decision looms for 230 workers

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Workers to learn if 230 jobs will go at Kinleith Mill

The Tokoroa mill's owners have been considering shutting down its last paper machine to use imported paper.

Kinleith Mill job cuts decision looms for 230 workers

Libby Kirkby-McLeod at RNZ A final decision is expected this morning on whether 230 workers will lose their jobs at Kinleith Mill. An E tū union delegate...

Job losses from Kinleith Mill closure devastating – Green

The hundreds of jobs lost needlessly as a result of the Kinleith Mill paper production closure will have a devastating impact on the Tokoroa community – something that could have easily been avoided. “If our regions are to not only survive but thrive, they are going to need much more support than they are currently getting,” says the Green Party spokesperson for Regional Development Scott Willis. “This is absolutely devastating for this communit…

OJI needs to work with government and unions before closure

NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard Wagstaff has called on OJI Fibre Solutions to work with the government, unions, and the community before closing the Kinleith Paper Mill. “OJI has today announced 230 job losses in what will be a devastating blow for the community. OJI needs to work with all partners to make sure that we get the best outcome on the site,” said Wagstaff.“At the meeting this morning, OJI officials disclosed that they were i…