Over $1 million in freight rail infrastructure funding is coming to Chautauqua County The funding is part of a $111.1 million investment in New York’s port and freight rail infrastructure. The funding is the largest amount ever awarded under the … [Read more...]
BPU Approves New Flex Electric Rate Agreement with Monofrax
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board Of Public Utilities on Monday approved a new flex-rate agreement with Monofrax, who has participated in the program since it was founded. According to a media release from the BPU, the new agreement with Monofrax … [Read more...]
More than 300 Show Up for Solidarity Rally for Striking RHI Monofrax Workers
FALCONER - More than 300 people were at RHI Monofrax late Wednesday afternoon and early Wednesday night in a show of solidarity for workers who've been on strike since the end of September. The strike includes 120 members of the Service Employees … [Read more...]
Monofrax Strike Will Continue
FALCONER - It appears the workers’ strike at RHI Monofrox in Falconer will continue. Management and union leaders met Wednesday to negotiate a new contract but were unable to reach an agreement. Workers are upset with the company limiting several … [Read more...]
Monofrax Employees Go on Strike
FALCONER - More than 130 employees of RHI Monofrax in Falconer have gone on strike, after refusing to accept terms of a new contract with company leadership. On Sunday, organized employees rejected the company's latest offer and with the previous … [Read more...]
Reed Announces DOE Contract with RHI Monofrax
Falconer facility is only U.S. producer of refractory sets FALCONER - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY-23) announced Monday a minimum $1.5 million dollar order the Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed it will place with RHI Monofrax. … [Read more...]
Johnson Receives Endorsement from Schumer
The Democratic candidate for Chautauqua County Executive has received a major endorsement from one of the country’s top democrats. U.S. Senator Charles Schumer this week endorsed Fredonia businessman and former Pomfret Town Justice Ron Johnson for … [Read more...]
