Abitibi seeks concessions from union.

• Position: Abitibi-Consolidated Inc. - Brief Article

Abitibi-Consolidated says it will not sell one of its paper-making machines at its Iroquois Falls mill to the union representing its 450 workers. The workers' union - the Communications, Energy and Papeworkers Union of Canada - is proposing to buy and operate the paper-making machine the company is considering shutting down. Abitibi wants concessions from the union, including workforce reductions over three years. It also wants the union to agree to a no-strike, no-lockout agreement from...