The Economic Times
New York, Aug 28: Steelmaker ArcelorMittal's US unionized employees voted in favor of a strike authorization on Wednesday, according to a statement from the United Steelworkers (USW).
The United Steelworkers union, which represents 14,000 ArcelorMittal employees, had asked members to vote to authorize a strike, as it has been unable to reach an agreement on a new contract with the Rotterdam, Netherlands-based steelmaker.
However, talks between the union and the company continue and the company said it remains committed to working with the USW to reach a settlement before the current contract expires on Sept. 1, including being prepared to continue negotiations through the weekend, if necessary.
The strike authorization vote is not a declaration of a strike. The union said unresolved issues include economic, employment and retirement security for ArcelorMittal members.