Laid off Westrock employees recalled to work

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm
Reporter – News Analyst
November 3, 2015 1:02 p.m.

WestRock plant, Fernandina Beach
WestRock plant, Fernandina Beach

It looks like WestRock employees will have some happy holidays this year, despite some initial fears.  According to WestRock spokesman Tucker McNeil, “We can confirm that we have brought our employees back to work at the mill after the recent idling of a machine. We can’t comment or confirm any additional details about our operations.”

With this recall, WestRock’s Fernandina Beach plant will return to its full strength of 480 employees.

Suanne Thamm 4Editor’s Note: Suanne Z. Thamm is a native of Chautauqua County, NY, who moved to Fernandina Beach from Alexandria,VA, in 1994. As a long time city resident and city watcher, she provides interesting insight into the many issues that impact our city. We are grateful for Suanne’s many contributions to the Fernandina Observer.

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Dave Lott
Dave Lott(@dave-l)
8 years ago

Great news and hoping that this was just a small bump in the road for WestRock’s continued strong performance.

Medardo Monzon
Medardo Monzon(@mmonzon)
8 years ago

Great news for the employees affected, their families and the community as a whole!