Poor management and outdated equipment, decent benefits once in the union - Recensione dipendente - General Laborer presso Cascades

Management does not listen to workers’ concerns. Equipment constantly breaks down, slowing production. The company refuses to invest in upgrades or maintenance. Very little PTO in the first year (56 hours). Training is minimal, and workers are often thrown in unprepared Workplace culture can be toxic on certain shifts. Long-time employees with close ties to supervisors or plant managers can sometimes influence decisions, even leading to newer employees being pushed out before union protection kicks in. Hidden animosity and ego issues among staff make collaboration harder than it needs to be During tariff-related slowdowns earlier this year, management used NYS workshare to reduce hours. While this may have helped the company, many employees found it financially difficult since compensation from the program was significantly lower than what they would’ve earned working. For workers with families, this caused stress and frustration