Metallus and USW reach third tentative contract agreement 

Metallus and the United Steelworkers (USW) have agreed to another tentative four-year contract, the specialty metal producer announced.  

The Canton, Ohio-based company and union leaders negotiated two previous tentative agreements, but neither was ratified by the union. Members rejected agreements on Oct. 30 and Dec. 18, 2025. The USW will schedule and announce the date of its next vote.