The shine in key commodity metal markets is rubbing off on aluminum, a casualty of the international recession and the manufacturing slowdown since early 2008 but a vital contributor to Quebec’s economy. For full story, click here
Alcoa Inc., the leading U.S. aluminum producer announced that it may cut output at a Quebec smelter by about a third if workers don’t agree to lower wages. For full story, click here
U.S. aluminum company Alcoa Inc. announced that it is laying off about 275 workers at its Quebec smelter in Becancour after the union refused to cut workers’ hours to help trim costs. For full story, click here
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