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USW Temporarily Extends Contracts While Bargaining Continues With U. S. Steel, Cleveland-Cliffs
01 September 2026 - The United Steelworkers (USW) announced it has extended the current contracts with United States Steel Corporation and Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. by 30 days while the union and companies continue to negotiate.
1872 Closes US$15 Million Seed Round to Open Autonomous Steel Fabrication Factory
23 July 2026 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) native manufacturing startup 1872 announced it received US$15 million during its seed funding round to open an automated steel fabrication facility in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, reported Business Wire.
U. S. Steel Proposes Labor Agreement to USW
22 July 2026 - United States Steel Corporation announced it has proposed a new five-year labor agreement to the United Steelworkers (USW) union, with in-person discussions scheduled to follow.
USW Kicking Off Contract Talks with U. S. Steel, Cleveland-Cliffs
16 July 2026 - The United Steelworkers union has launched local contract negotiations with United States Steel Corporation and Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. and expects to commence discussion on master agreements next week, reports the The (northwest Indiana) Times.
