Teamsters terminate agreement, strike at Smurfit Westrock site set for closure

2026-03-25 19:55:04

Teamsters members initiated a strike at a Smurfit Westrock corrugated converting plant in Wakefield, Massachusetts, demanding fair wages, affordable healthcare, and no cuts to retirement contributions. This action follows Smurfit Westrock’s announcement to close the facility and lay off 91 employees as part of its ongoing optimization plan. The company claims the union terminated their labor agreement, while the Teamsters insist Smurfit Westrock should return to the bargaining table.

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