COOS BAY, Ore. - A credit union here is looking to help workers who will lose their jobs when a Georgia Pacific plant closes in June.
According to a notification by the company, 111 workers will be out of work when the facility shuts down.
Northwest Community Credit Union said it will look to help.
“Because of our base in the wood products industry, many Northwest Community members may be anticipating difficulties, either with regard to personal funds or with payments, due to planned layoffs,” Corey Miller, director of consumer lending for Northwest Community Credit Union, said in a statement.
In the statement, Northwest Community CU said it is ready to work with both members and those not yet members on a case-by-case basis to “create solutions for financial challenges” caused by the mill closure and layoffs June 10 and beyond.
“In certain instances, we may help those with current NWCU financing by extending a payment due date, waiving fees, or assisting in meeting other obligations, depending on the need,” said Miller. “Our loan advisors will help look at the possible impacts of the layoff and identify a plan of action.”