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    December 8, 2025

    USW Local and Metallus agree to tentative 4-year contract 

    Written by Kristen DiLandro

    The United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1123 union and Metallus have reached a new tentative agreement for a four-year contract.  

    In October, members of the union voted not to accept a proposed four-year contract with the Canton, Ohio-based steel manufacturer. The downvote extended the existing labor contract through Jan. 26 with operations at Metallus continuing without disruption.  

    Kristen DiLandro

    Kristen DiLandro is a reporter for Steel Market Update. Kristen focuses on the micro and macro steel market conditions informing North American spot prices. Following her agency career in advertising, she attained an MFA in Writing from Savannah College of Art and Design. Kristen can be reached at kristen@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-221-8143.

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