NLRB To Investigate Remington Arms
The National Labor Relations Board will open an investigation into Remington Arms decision to deny benefits to union workers.
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Did Jeopardy Just Get a Question on Guns Absolutely Wrong?
Let me start by saying I love Alex Trebek and I'm rooting for his successful recovery from cancer. However, I believe they got one very wrong during Thursday night's airing of the gameshow.
Local Pharmacy Stepping Up To Help Fired Remington Employees
One local business is stepping up big to help those Remington Arms employees who found out over the weekend they were terminated.
Listen to the Voicemail Firing of 580 Remington Workers
The recent bankruptcy sale of Remington Arms in Ilion has left employees in limbo. As the old company winds down the operation, employees who were recently furloughed have been caught in the middle.
Seward Frustrated By Layoffs At Remington Arms, Stands With Union
State Senator James Seward says the action to terminate nearly 600 employees at Remington Arms is extremely frustrating.
Here's How 600 Remington Workers Learned They Were Terminated
Nearly 600 employees of Remington Arms were officially terminated as part of the recent bankruptcy sale, effective Sunday, October 25th. Employees say they found out by telephone. That's essentially the bulk of the workforce at the Ilion plant, although some workers like machinists, maintenanc…
What Does Remington's New Owner Know About Manufacturing Guns?
The dust continues to settle on the bankruptcy sale of Remington Arms. Last week, a judge in Alabama allowed for the break-up of Remington Outdoor, freeing a handful of buyers to pick and choose the part of the business they were interested in. Meanwhile, according to Mark Keefe of the American Rifl…
Seward Encouraged By Remington Arms' Future In Ilion
Senator James Seward says he’s had conversations with the new owners of Remington Arms and is extremely encouraged about the company’s future in Ilion.
New Details of Remington Bankruptcy Has Ilion Worried
Details of this week's upcoming Remington Arms bankruptcy hearing are out and as expected, it has people in Ilion nervous. America's oldest gunmaker and Herkimer County's largest employer faces a bankruptcy hearing starting on Monday in hopes of attracting bidders in an auction that s…
Remington Workers Told- Do Not Report Back to Work
Several employees at Remington Arms in Ilion were furloughed on Thursday, until further notice. One employee told WIBX that "about half the plant was furloughed, including second shift employees who were told not to come in. Furloughed employees will be paid until Monday. The move is in antici…