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United Steelworkers Reach Agreement with AK Steel Ashland

Written by Brett Linton

August 12, 2013

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 9, 2013 — /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The United Steelworkers (USW) have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with AK Steel covering 860 workers at the steelmaker’s Ashland, Ky., facilities.

The agreement, subject to ratification from the members of USW Local 1865, would be in effect for 18 months, through March 1, 2015. The current agreement is scheduled to expire on September 1.

“This agreement represents a step forward for the workers at Ashland, and provides some stability for them and their families,” said USW International Vice President Tom Conway. “It’s a short-term agreement, but that approach made sense given the current market conditions.”

Specific details of the contract will be withheld until USW members are able to review and vote on the agreement. The union’s bargaining committee has voted unanimously to recommend ratification, and members are scheduled to vote by Aug. 20. (Source: USW)

Brett Linton

Brett Linton is a senior analyst for Steel Market Update, where he began his career. Linton has been in the steel industry since 2010. He has held roles as a category manager and strategic insights director at Reibus before returning to SMU in 2024. He is a graduate of The University of North Georgia with a degree in Finance and Accounting. Brett can be reached at brett@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-314-0179.

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