Tolko might combine log yards to re-open Creekside mill in Canada
Mar 23, 2011. The United Steelworkers Union and Tolko have reached an agreement on a “letter of understanding” to allow Tolko to improve their competitiveness by eliminating several positions in the company’s log yard. The goal is for Tolko to be able to secure contracts with timber importers in Asia, allowing the company to re-start its Creekside mill in Williams Lake, British Columbia.
Mar 23, 2011. /Lesprom Network/. The United Steelworkers Union and Tolko have reached an agreement on a “letter of understanding” to allow Tolko to improve their competitiveness by eliminating several positions in the company’s log yard. The goal is for Tolko to be able to secure contracts with timber importers in Asia, allowing the company to re-start its Creekside mill in Williams Lake, British Columbia, as ForestTalk reported.
The strategy would see Tolko combining several log yards. This move would result in 7 job cuts, at a savings of $1.2 million to the company.
The potential restart date for the Creekside mill has not been officially determined, although USW Local 1-425 president Bill Derbyshire suggested late May or early June. Because parts of the mill has been idled for some time, extra time may be required because the mill is operational.