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    May 13, 2026

    USS and USW convene ahead of formal contract negotiations 

    Written by Kristen DiLandro

    The United Steelworkers (USW) labor union and U.S. Steel plan to address their partnership and profit-sharing agreement during the week of May 11, according to a text message sent to USW members on Monday evening.  

    Union leaders said partnership meetings with the Pittsburgh-headquartered steel giant took place on Monday. During the union-only meeting on Tuesday, May 12, members discussed current issues and prepared for the meeting with USS leadership. The USW and USS leaders scheduled a meeting for Wednesday, May 13.  

    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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