03.25.22
In a statement released on March 16, Paperiliitto, the Finnish Paperworkers’ Union, say negotiators from the union and UPM are continuing to attempt to resolve the labor dispute in mediation. The strike has lasted nearly 80 days so far and despite negotiations, no solution has yet been found.
Paperiliitto’s board says it has today decided to continue the strike at UPM’s premises – which began on January 1 – through April 16, or “until the outcome of the negotiations has been reached."
The ongoing strike applies to all work covered by the expired paper industry's collective agreement, except for work that, according to a decision issued by the Helsinki District Court on January 12, could endanger life, health, or the environment.
“Negotiations for the new collective labor agreements between UPM businesses and Paperworkers’ Union have continued intensively,” UPM says, adding, “Today the union announced a two weeks’ extension to the strike at most of UPM’s Finnish mills, until April 16, 2022, unless new collective labour agreements are reached before that.”
Meanwhile, Avery Dennison has acquired the linerless label technology developed by Catchpoint Ltd, a UK company based in Yorkshire, England. The purchase covers Catchpoint's patents, brand, trade secrets and know-how. Arrangements have been made to ensure the continued support of the Catchpoint team.
Under the agreement, Avery Dennison will honor Catchpoint’s existing commercial agreements.
“With the acquisition of Catchpoint, Avery Dennison will have intellectual property that helps us fulfill two of our main 2030 sustainability goals: to deliver innovations that advance the circular economy, and to reduce environmental impact in operations and technology,” says Noel Kasmi, VP marketing, Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials EMEA.
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Paperiliitto’s board says it has today decided to continue the strike at UPM’s premises – which began on January 1 – through April 16, or “until the outcome of the negotiations has been reached."
The ongoing strike applies to all work covered by the expired paper industry's collective agreement, except for work that, according to a decision issued by the Helsinki District Court on January 12, could endanger life, health, or the environment.
“Negotiations for the new collective labor agreements between UPM businesses and Paperworkers’ Union have continued intensively,” UPM says, adding, “Today the union announced a two weeks’ extension to the strike at most of UPM’s Finnish mills, until April 16, 2022, unless new collective labour agreements are reached before that.”
Meanwhile, Avery Dennison has acquired the linerless label technology developed by Catchpoint Ltd, a UK company based in Yorkshire, England. The purchase covers Catchpoint's patents, brand, trade secrets and know-how. Arrangements have been made to ensure the continued support of the Catchpoint team.
Under the agreement, Avery Dennison will honor Catchpoint’s existing commercial agreements.
“With the acquisition of Catchpoint, Avery Dennison will have intellectual property that helps us fulfill two of our main 2030 sustainability goals: to deliver innovations that advance the circular economy, and to reduce environmental impact in operations and technology,” says Noel Kasmi, VP marketing, Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials EMEA.
Here are the highest-trafficked news items for the week ending on March 25:
1. UPM strike extended again
2. Avery Dennison acquires Catchpoint's linerless labels dispensing IP
3. FLEXcon expands shelf tag and marker line with 'greener' options
4. Landa S10P Nanographic Printing Press installed in LA
5. TLMI announces Eugene Singer Award winners