Steel Mills
March 1, 2017
Algoma Workers Approve Strike Vote, Mediation Scheduled
Written by Sandy Williams
Workers at Essar Steel Algoma on Tuesday voted 98 percent in favor of striking if a satisfactory collective bargaining agreement cannot be reached. USW Local 2251, representing, 2100 workers in Sault Ste. Marie, has been working without a contract since July 2016.
Essar Steel Algoma announced that Warren Winkler, the court appointed mediator, has scheduled dates later this month for talks among the company, the successful bidder and union representatives.
