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

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.

Editor'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.