USW negotiations resume with ArcelorMittal
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BY ANDREA HOLECEK | Source: Times Online
The presidents of the 12 USW locals covering about 14,000 workers at ArcelorMittal facilities are returning to Pittsburgh for a strategy session today. Negotiations with the company are scheduled to resume Monday.
Although agreements were reached on some issues, talks broke off Aug. 8 after the company rejected what the USW said was its final proposal, and the union rejected the company’s counteroffer.
The USW negotiating team for ArcelorMittal had hoped to reach an agreement that would set the pattern for the industry. Their hopes were dashed Monday when the union approved a tentative agreement with U.S. Steel Corp.
But the locals’ presidents specifically were asked not to take a strike authorization vote when they returned from Pittsburgh last week, according to a message one sent to his members.
Jim Robinson, USW District 7 director, said Thursday the union “has every intention” of reaching an agreement with ArcelorMittal next week.
