Members of Teamsters Union Local No. 190 in Billings officially went on strike against Boise Cascade on Tuesday, demanding fair wage increases and improved healthcare benefits after months of stalled contract negotiations. The 20 workers cited management’s refusal to offer a fair contract. The strike follows a breakdown in talks after the company failed to address workers’ concerns over stagnant pay and inadequate healthcare coverage. …Teamsters Local No. 190 has been engaged in contract negotiations with Boise Cascade for several months. Despite efforts to reach a fair agreement, the company has not made a serious offer addressing core issues, according to union officials. …Officials at Boise Cascade’s headquarters were not available for comment… However, according to the end-of-the-year report, Boise Cascade showed that sales decreased 2% and earnings per share fell 21%, driven in large part by a cooling in the US residential housing market.