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Business Upturn
11-06-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Strike commences at LKSM Forestry LP on Vancouver Island
VICTORIA, British Columbia, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Friday, June 6, 2025, United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1-1937 members went on strike against La-kwa-sa-muqw Forestry LP (LKSM) because of the significant concessions they are demanding. Those concessions include, but are not limited to, demands that LKSM be able to bring in non-union contractors to do work that is now performed by the USW members on site. This includes work performed by both USW members working directly for LKSM, as well as USW members working for contractors on site. LKSM is also refusing to agree to many of the crews' proposals, including many that have been accepted by over 90% of employers on the B.C. Coast, when the USW and Western Forest Products Inc (WFP) ratified a new six-year agreement in January of 2025. The contract for members working for LKSM expired on June 15, 2024. USW members voted 93% in favour of strike action in late March. After several bargaining sessions with the company since that time, the company has refused to remove their concessions, leaving the union members with no alternative but to commence strike action. LKSM LP is the former WFP Mid Island Forest Operation which remains majority owned by Western Forest Products Inc. USW members at LKSM are entitled to the same rights as all unionized forest workers have on the Coast of B.C., and this company is seeking to undermine those long held rights. 'By striking against LKSM our members are fighting for all workers as they strike against these unwarranted concessions. The members know that if they do not fight LKSM's concessions, they will spread to other workplaces. These USW members, like the USW members that struck and won against massive WFP concessions in 2019/20, are fighting for all of us,' stated Brian Butler, USW Local 1-1937 President. 'WFP asked for and received the stability that the union knows is necessary for the forest sector when the parties agreed to the longest collective agreement the parties have ever agreed upon in January of 2025. It is so disappointing that LKSM (which is majority-owned by WFP) blatantly threatens that stability by pursuing concessions once again. The union has been very clear that it will not allow the erosion of USW jobs,' stated Jason Cox, USW Local 1- 1937's 3rd Vice President. It is the union's hope that the company understands that with the current challenges facing the industry, the parties need to get the operation back working on the same terms as the rest of the coastal forest industry. The USW remains open to talks with the company that focuses on resolving the outstanding issues. USW Local 1-1937, represents over 5,500 members working for over 250+ employers across the mainland coast and islands of British Columbia from the Yukon/Alaskan borders to the Washington State border. About the United Steelworkers union The USW represents 225,000 members in nearly every economic sector across Canada and is the largest private-sector union in North America, with 850,000 members in Canada, the United States and the Caribbean. Each year, thousands of workers choose to join the USW because of the union's strong track record in creating healthier, safer and more respectful workplaces and negotiating better working conditions and fairer compensation – including good wages, benefits and pensions. For more information: Brian Butler, USW Local 1-1937 President, 250-715-5678, [email protected] Jeff Bromley, USW Wood Council Chair, 250-426-9870, [email protected] Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Strike commences at LKSM Forestry LP on Vancouver Island
VICTORIA, British Columbia, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Friday, June 6, 2025, United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1-1937 members went on strike against La-kwa-sa-muqw Forestry LP (LKSM) because of the significant concessions they are demanding. Those concessions include, but are not limited to, demands that LKSM be able to bring in non-union contractors to do work that is now performed by the USW members on site. This includes work performed by both USW members working directly for LKSM, as well as USW members working for contractors on site. LKSM is also refusing to agree to many of the crews' proposals, including many that have been accepted by over 90% of employers on the B.C. Coast, when the USW and Western Forest Products Inc (WFP) ratified a new six-year agreement in January of 2025. The contract for members working for LKSM expired on June 15, 2024. USW members voted 93% in favour of strike action in late March. After several bargaining sessions with the company since that time, the company has refused to remove their concessions, leaving the union members with no alternative but to commence strike action. LKSM LP is the former WFP Mid Island Forest Operation which remains majority owned by Western Forest Products Inc. USW members at LKSM are entitled to the same rights as all unionized forest workers have on the Coast of B.C., and this company is seeking to undermine those long held rights. 'By striking against LKSM our members are fighting for all workers as they strike against these unwarranted concessions. The members know that if they do not fight LKSM's concessions, they will spread to other workplaces. These USW members, like the USW members that struck and won against massive WFP concessions in 2019/20, are fighting for all of us,' stated Brian Butler, USW Local 1-1937 President. 'WFP asked for and received the stability that the union knows is necessary for the forest sector when the parties agreed to the longest collective agreement the parties have ever agreed upon in January of 2025. It is so disappointing that LKSM (which is majority-owned by WFP) blatantly threatens that stability by pursuing concessions once again. The union has been very clear that it will not allow the erosion of USW jobs,' stated Jason Cox, USW Local 1- 1937's 3rd Vice President. It is the union's hope that the company understands that with the current challenges facing the industry, the parties need to get the operation back working on the same terms as the rest of the coastal forest industry. The USW remains open to talks with the company that focuses on resolving the outstanding issues. USW Local 1-1937, represents over 5,500 members working for over 250+ employers across the mainland coast and islands of British Columbia from the Yukon/Alaskan borders to the Washington State border. About the United Steelworkers unionThe USW represents 225,000 members in nearly every economic sector across Canada and is the largest private-sector union in North America, with 850,000 members in Canada, the United States and the Caribbean. Each year, thousands of workers choose to join the USW because of the union's strong track record in creating healthier, safer and more respectful workplaces and negotiating better working conditions and fairer compensation – including good wages, benefits and pensions. For more information: Brian Butler, USW Local 1-1937 President, 250-715-5678, BButler@ Bromley, USW Wood Council Chair, 250-426-9870, jbromley@ in to access your portfolio
BBC News
06-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
School unveils war memorial for former pupils killed in wars
A new war memorial dedicated to former pupils killed in combat has been unveiled at a Devon School. The memorial at Plymouth College remembers the almost 200 former pupils who died in conflicts dating back to World War One. After 32 years in the Royal Marines, former pupil Jason Cox, who is now the college's health and safety officer, came up with the said one of the reasons he wanted to create the memorial was to honour his former classmate who was killed in Iraq in 2003. Founded in 1887, the school lost 112 pupils in the First World War and 68 in the Second World other names have been added, including former pupil Maj Jason Ward, who was killed when the US helicopter he was travelling in crashed in the Iraqi desert in 2003. Mr Ward was a pupil at the college at the same time as Mr Cox and they both joined the Royal Marines in to BBC Radio Devon, Mr Cox said: "That's one of the reasons why I've taken this to heart because of Jason."He added: "The wonderful thing is his mother is travelling with his brother down from Barnstaple to attend the ceremony, so she's going to be our guest of honour." Mr Cox said he had the idea for the memorial after seeing that the boards in the school, which showed former pupils who had been killed in combat, were looking "old and faded"."It was only going to be a small granite block with possibly a brass plaque on it with some appropriate wording," he said."It sort of morphed into something a lot larger and a lot bigger and the headmaster decided to include all of the names of all the pupils to put on the plaque." Speaking about the names of the fallen solders from the First World War, Mr Cox said all of the people were "local lads"."If you could imagine 112 lads being taken away from the local community and never seen again - it must have been quite devastating for the city," he said.A ceremony to unveil the memorial attended by members of government and the armed forces was held at the school on Friday.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hyperion Biosystems and Colorcon Enter into Licensing Agreement to Commercialize Novel On-Dose Authentication Technology for Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Industries
This unique on-dose authentication solution combines Hyperion Biosystems' portfolio of physics-based algorithms and AI-enhanced vision systems with Colorcon's custom taggants to add a new level of security to solid oral dose products. WATERTOWN, Mass. and HARLEYSVILLE, Pa., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyperion Biosystems and Colorcon today announced a licensing agreement to commercialize and market a jointly-developed, anti-counterfeiting technology for solid oral dosage pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products. Colorcon is a leading supplier of film coating systems, modified release technology, specialty excipients and functional packaging for the healthcare industry. Hyperion Biosystems applies its deep expertise in optical detection, artificial intelligence (AI) and physics-based algorithms to create solutions for authentication, chemical sensing, product aging, tamper evidence and diagnostics for multiple industries. "This agreement is the result of a multi-year relationship between Hyperion Biosystems and Colorcon," said Jason Cox, PhD., CEO of Hyperion Biosystems. "Our teams have closely collaborated to create a unique solution for on-dose authentication. By combining our expertise in authentication additives and our core Halo® product suite, we are supporting Colorcon's efforts to solve the highly complex and growing challenge of counterfeit pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products in the global market." "Colorcon is evaluating various ways to add on-dose authentication technology to its SoteriaRx product portfolio to meet the FDA requirements around physical-chemical identifiers (PCID)," said Gary Pond, Director of Strategic Business Development at Colorcon. "This agreement with Hyperion Biosystems demonstrates our ongoing commitment to customers by offering innovative solutions that will improve security in the pharmaceutical supply chain, seamlessly integrating into existing manufacturing processes and most importantly, safeguarding both patients and trusted brands." On-dose authentication integrates security measures directly into the dosage form, providing fast product verification and traceability. When products are separated from their original packaging, taggants applied directly within the film coating provides a convenient way for companies to verify whether a product is authentic in markets around the world. About Hyperion Biosystems Hyperion Biosystems, a leading provider of advanced sensing technologies, applies its expertise in developing molecular additives, physics-based algorithms, AI-powered vision systems and hardware to design and deliver sophisticated optical detection devices that improve human health and safety. Incubated at MIT and now headquartered in Watertown, MA, Hyperion Biosystems, formerly C2Sense, Inc., was founded to address unmet needs with advanced sensing technologies across industries. For more information about Hyperion Biosystems, visit About Colorcon Colorcon is a world leader in the development, supply and technical support of formulated film coating systems, modified release technologies, core excipients and functional packaging for the pharmaceutical industry. Colorcon's best-in-class products and technologies are complemented by extensive application data and value-added services to support all phases of solid oral dose including design, development and manufacture. Colorcon's focus on market issues and technology development has earned the company an international reputation as a pharmaceutical supplier of choice. That reputation is based on superior product quality, unparalleled technical support, extensive regulatory assistance and reliable supply from multiple locations. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Hyperion Biosystems Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Spring Hill utilizes Adopt-A-Street program to keep community clean
SPRING HILL, Tenn. (WKRN) — The city of Spring Hill is shifting its focus in how it keeps the community clean, encouraging civic participation in keeping litter out of town. The city's Adopt-A-Street program allows local businesses, faith communities, civic groups and clubs to help keep the city clean and show pride in their community. Any organization can opt to adopt a street to clean in the city. The only requirements are the stretch of roadway be at least 1 mile long, the group commits to holding four cleanup events per year for two years, and they clean up both sides of the roadway at each cleanup event. Neighborhood News: 4.43-mile stretch of Bell Road in Percy Priest area up for repaving If a group or organization adopts a street, they can choose to extend the agreement for as many years as they would like to commit, according to the city. 'The Adopt-a-Street program is a great way for our local businesses, groups, clubs, and faith communities to come together to show pride in our community,' said Spring Hill Communications Director Lucas Wright. 'We're encouraged by the outpouring of support around the program in the past few years, and we are always happy to help residents find a way to get involved with and give back to our beautiful City.' Alderman Jason Cox, who just concluded his term this month, has been a champion of the program during his time serving the city. During his final board meeting on April 7, he shared his passion for the program. Neighborhood News: Stories impacting your community | Read More When he came to the board, Cox said, the program was mostly idle. The signs were dull-colored and there was no real effort to ensure the organizations were actually cleaning the roads they'd adopted. He sought to change that, he said. 'We've got almost 19 miles of adopted streets through Spring Hill,' he said. 'As we continue to grow, that is going to be of great importance.' According to the city guidelines, a team of two people can cover 1 mile of a lightly-littered street in about two hours. Any organization that formally adopts a street will be honored on that road with an Adopt-A-Street sign bearing their organization name. The sign will be posted after the group's first cleanup. ⏩ No matter what organization chooses to adopt a street, the group must include a participating adult at least 18 years old. Those under 18 can participate if they are supervised by an adult. City regulations require at least one adult per six youth. The city also provides a free checklist for organizations in the Adopt-A-Street program to follow to ensure best practices. Further, the city provides safety guidelines, bags, gloves, safety vests, and pickers for organizations in the program after they've filled out and submitted a pre-cleanup data form. For more information on how to participate in the Adopt-A-Street program, visit the city website . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
