Yes. I was working at Louisiana‑Pacific when the plant closed in 2008. I experienced the end of production. When the plant closed, I watched everyone leave with their lunchbox, not knowing what would happen the next day. Among the workers were spouses who both worked at the plant. The entire family was affected. We saw people leaving the region, divorces; we saw human stress. I can tell you that the stress runs deep in our communities. It is not a fear campaign. These are the facts. If the order is applied, there will be closures. Human tragedy will be inevitable.
On August 30th, 2024. See this statement in context.