USW Locals Ratify Contract with Stora Enso

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI—January 18, 2007 —United Steel Workers (USW Locals 2-94, 2-116, 2-187, 359 and 1306) voted yesterday to ratify a five-year labor agreement with Stora Enso.

The favorable vote came after 22 months of negotiations between the union and the company which began in March of 2005.

“We are pleased that our USW-represented employees have ratified a five-year labor agreement that provides employment security and competitive wages and benefits. This contract positions Stora Enso to become a much tougher competitor in a challenging business environment with the goal of helping to secure jobs in central Wisconsin,” said Bill Smith, director of employee relations.