American Standard workers remain on strike

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ON THE LINE: Workers at American Standard Brands in Salem began to picket about 1 p.m. Friday over proposed cuts the company wants to make.

SALEM — Workers at American Standard Brands continued to strike after a meeting Friday with a mediator, management and officials of the United Steelworkers of America, Local 1538.

U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson and Mayor Jerry Wolford were also involved. Wolford said earlier this week that he would do what he could if asked to take part.

Workers said the mediator called the meeting, which union president Rick Hands said produced scant results.

Hands said the union offered concessions, including on a wage bonus, but the company would not settle and no new talks were set.

Company officials could not be reached Friday evening.

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