AMOS, Quebec – Unifor Quebec has responded with anger and concern in the wake of the announcement by Arbec Forest Products that it will suspend operations at its OSB mill in Amos for an indefinite period starting December 20. This decision will impact nearly 100 workers. “Behind every ‘market analysis’ and every ‘difficult decision,’ there are families losing their income, communities becoming poorer, and a region once again facing uncertainty about its future,” said Unifor Quebec director Daniel Cloutier.  According to information provided by the employer, the company is suspending operations, not dismantling the mill, and the assets will be maintained and secured. Unifor sees clear potential for Arbec’s facilities in Amos and insists that every effort must be made to ensure their recovery. Unifor points out that this announcement comes on top of a series of closures, slowdowns and suspensions in the forestry sector that have particularly impacted regions of Quebec.