National Steel Car workers in Canada go on strike: Report
More than 1,200 workers at National Steel Car in Hamilton, Ontario, went on strike last week following the rejection of a contract offer, according to a report by CBC News on Aug. 13.
Tag: USW
As USS-USW labor negotiations proceed, healthcare remains a sticking point
Labor contract talks between the United Steelworkers (USW) union and U.S. Steel have made some headway. But the Pittsburgh-based steelmaker and the USW have somewhat different views about how much progress has been made to date.
Cliffs-USW contract talks remain underway ahead of Sept. 1 deadline
Some key matters haven't been brought up yet. “We have not begun bargaining over economic issues, including wages,” the USW said in an update to members.
Commerce delays initial margin decisions in tin mill products trade case
The Commerce Department has postponed making its preliminary margin determinations in the tin mill products trade case vs. Taiwan and Turkey.
USW president vows to use 'every resource' in contract talks
The United Steelworkers’ (USW) president released a video on Monday touting the union’s commitment to getting a good contract for its workers in the current negotiations.
USW bargaining committee prepares for capex talks with Cliffs
Cleveland-Cliffs (Cliffs) and the United Steelworkers (USW) labor union plan to discuss capital expenditures (capex) as part of their ongoing master contract negotiations.
USW and USS contract talks center workforce safety
Recent master contract negotiations between the United Steelworkers (USW) and U.S. Steel (USS) highlight workforce safety measures.
USW spotlights 'committees' bargaining with Cliffs
The United Steelworkers (USW) informed members it continues bargaining with Cleveland-Cliffs about both the union's Training Committee and the Contracting Out Committee.
USW turns up heat in USS labor contract talks
USW pushes back on preliminary contract updates amid USS negotiations.
USS: No customer impact expected from death at Granite City Works
A worker died on Saturday morning at U.S. Steel’s Granite City Works near St. Louis, the company and the United Steelworkers (USW) union said.
USW and Cleveland-Cliffs to begin master contract negotiations on July 20
USW and Cleveland-Cliffs to begin master negotiations on July 20.
USW sends agenda updates ahead of USS negotiations
During its upcoming contract negotiations with U.S. Steel (USS), the United Steelworkers (USW) labor union will address wages, retirement, contracting out, health & safety, training, and job security.
USW says healthcare most important issue for members in contract talks
“The issue we heard most about is healthcare. You were loud and clear at every location and in the surveys that maintaining our healthcare benefits is a top issue," the USW said.
Join us for a Community Chat with Timna Tanners on June 24!
SMU and AMU are pleased to announce that Wells Fargo Managing Director Timna Tanners will be joining us for a Community Chat webinar on Wednesday, June 24, at 11 am ET.
Stacked tariffs could push import costs higher as market tightens
Steel imports could become even more prohibitive, facing even higher tariffs, pending the outcome of the Trump administration’s Section 301 investigation.
USW and USS set July start date for master contract talks
The United Steelworkers confirmed the dates for the official start of contract negotiations with U.S. Steel.
Final Thoughts: Can HR crack $1,200 and other trends to watch this summer
Volume, which is usually a big positive for buyers in price negotiations, has arguably become a net negative.
AMU: Union workers reach tentative agreement with Arconic on 3-year contract
This piece was first published by Aluminum Market Update (AMU), SMU’s nonferrous sister publication. To learn about AMU, visit their website or sign up for a free trial. The United Steelworkers (USW) union on May 16 reached a tentative agreement with Arconic on a three-year master agreement covering workers at four facilities. The next step: Each local union—at Alcoa, Tenn.; […]
Final Thoughts: Stronger for longer still in effect
SMU released its latest steel market survey results on Friday. The main takeaway: the stronger for longer narrative is still very much in the house.
USS and USW convene ahead of formal contract negotiations
The United Steelworkers labor union and U.S. Steel plan to address their partnership and profit-sharing agreement during the week of May 11.
Commerce initiates new tin mill trade case
The agency found sufficient evidence to support the petitioners' allegations of dumping and subsidization and thus took up the case.
USW, U.S. Steel contract talks to start later this summer
Negotiations between the United Steelworkers (USW) union and U.S. Steel will not begin early, according to a text message to union members obtained by SMU.
USW Canada presses Parliament for stronger steel protections
Dozens of Canadian United Steelworkers (USW) labor union members lobbied federal politicians on Thursday, April 23 in Ottawa.
U.S. Steel, USW file new trade case targeting tin mill imports
U.S. Steel and the United Steelworkers filed anti-dumping and countervailing duty petitions with the US Department of Commerce and the US International Trade Commission on Thursday.
US OCTG producers petition for duties on Austria, Taiwan, UAE
The petitions allege that foreign producers are selling seamless and welded OCTG at unfairly low prices and, in Austria’s case, benefitting from countervailable subsidies.
Layoffs begin as Algoma Steel unwinds integrated operations
The layoffs at Algoma Steel’s integrated facility went into effect today. Going forward, it will use the electric arc furnace (EAF) for producing its steel.
USW swears in Roxanne Brown as new international president
The United Steelworkers (USW) union swore in Roxanne Brown as its new international president on Sunday.
USW ratifies 4-year labor agreement with Metallus
The United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1123 has ratified a four-year labor contract with Metallus effective Feb. 5.
Final Thoughts
The USW's contracts with Cliffs and USS expire on Sept. 1 of this year.
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.