Union sues Verso, AIM in effort to block sale of Bucksport mill

Source: bangordailynews.com

By Bill Trotter and Judy Harrison

BUCKSPORT, Maine — A local chapter of a union on Monday sued the owner of the Verso Paper mill and the scrap metal recycling firm buying the now idled facility in an effort to block the sale.

Local Lodge 1821 of the International Association of Machinists filed the complaint Monday in U.S. District Court in Bangor. The union is seeking a court injunction against Verso, claiming the way that Verso has reached an agreement to sell the mill property to AIM Development has violated the Sherman Antitrust Act.

Among other things, the injunction would require Verso to more aggressively solicit offers from companies that would continue to operate the mill as a paper making facility.

Bill Cohen, spokesman for Verso, said Monday that officials with the company had not been formally notified of the suit or seen the complaint. He added that it is the company’s policy not to comment on any pending litigation.

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Ashley L. Conti | BDN
The Verso Paper mill is seen in Bucksport on Dec. 9.

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