The change negotiations involve the entire workforce of the Joutseno mill; around 190 people in total. It is estimated that the planned layoffs, if implemented, would last up to 90 days and could be implemented in several tranches by the end of January 2025. The targeting, amounts, and timing of the layoffs will be clarified by the end of this year. Metsä Group's pulp and sawmill business, Metsä Fibre produces pulp and sawn timber as well as other bioproducts such as biochemicals and bioenergy. It has 1,600 employees.