Steel Mills
September 22, 2018
USW Strike Talk Intensifying
Written by Sandy Williams
United Steelworkers are edging closer to strikes at U.S. Steel and ArcelorMittal. Workers at both companies have voted overwhelmingly to authorize negotiators to call a strike after providing 48 hours notification.
“Time is running out. From day one, U.S. Steel has built a series of proposals to try to split our union by throwing sparkles and bonuses at active workers while trying to separate future hires and retirees from the herd and isolate them,” USW said in an update to members. “We’re going to keep trying for a few more days to be sure we’ve exhausted every chance to avoid a strike, but soon your local leadership will be back home to walk through the next steps with you.”
