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- ↑ Kellman, Peter (1998). Pain on Their Faces: Testimonies on the Paper Mill Strike, Jay, Maine, 1987-1988. Apex Press. ISBN 978-0-945257-96-7.
- ↑ "UPIU Merges with OCAW to Form New Industry Labor Union". Pulp and Paper Online. January 5, 1999. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
- ↑ "MTD MOURNS PASSING OF RETIRED PAPERWORKERS PRESIDENT GLENN". Maritime Trades Department. AFL–CIO. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
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