Steel Mills
January 22, 2017
Essar Steel Algoma Offer to Union May Result in a Strike
Written by Sandy Williams
Another complication has hit Essar Steel Algoma in its efforts to restructure and pull its way out of CCAA protection. The United Steelworkers Local 2251 has been offered a new contract that asks hourly workers to accept a 10 percent wage cut, elimination of cost of living increases, and cuts to paid vacations. The local union president says a strike vote is likely.
According to Soo Today, USW local president Michael Da Prat said the company has notified the Local that it may seek a “no-board report” and unilaterally impose contract terms around Feb. 20 if the contract is not accepted.
