Temiscaming's RYAM plant closing its industrial complex Sept. 15; 400 unionized workers affected

The former Tembec plan, now known as Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) is closing its industrial complex in Témiscaming.The closure is expected to take place Sept. 15 and will impact400 unionized workers.The news was delivered to RYAM employees Wednesday, sending shockwaves and panic throughout the small French community.“The community is panicking right now because we don’t know much,” said Carole Lambert.RYAM is one of the region’s largest employers.“I&rs