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    Gary Works Coke Plant to be Shut Down

    Written by Sandy Williams


    US Steel told union workers it will permanently shut down coke-making operations at the Gary Works facility in Indiana. The closure will affect 300 employees and take place in mid May.

    A US Steel spokesperson said, “This strategic decision was made in light of the company’s long-term coke position and the future anticipated steelmaking operations, including the inclusion of an electric arc furnace.”

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