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Wagner reshapes Specialty Insulation as family run plant
Robert Wagner, new owner and president of Specialty Insulation Manufacturing Co. in Hoolick Falls, replaces hourly pay with salaries, introduces flexible job descriptions, and pushes for worker involvement in raises while refusing union recognition. He aims to run the 65 year old plant more efficiently, with a focus on a cohesive workplace and gradual management changes.
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Hoolick Falls
N.Y
Robert Wagner
Specialty Insulation Manufacturing Co
North Bennington
Specialty
Wagner
United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum and Plastic Workers of America
Raymond Thomas
Rubber Workers’ Union
Jesser
Walter Ryan
Ryan
Paul Wysocki
Edward Brandalike
Brandalike
United States
Friendly Falls
Kiwanis Club
Falls Company
Helen Granger
Borden
Hoosick Falls
Rubber Workers Union
Stephen Rose
United Rubber, Cork Linoleum and Plastic Workers of America
Joseph F. Legnard
Albany
Center Street
Marie Restino
Robert