Metsä Fibre to start change negotiations on potential layoffs at the Joutseno pulp mill

11 Mar 2026

Due to the uncertain market situation for pulp, Metsä Fibre will begin change negotiations regarding potential temporary layoffs of up to 90 days at its Joutseno pulp mill. The negotiations cover the entire mill personnel, approximately 170 employees.

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