Steelworkers Intend to Strike ATI over Unfair Labor Practices

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The United Steelworkers (USW) announced a strike against ATI (NYSE: ATI) over unfair labor practices, set to begin at 7 a.m. EDT on March 30, 2021. The dispute involves negotiations for a labor agreement affecting approximately 1,300 union members across nine facilities. USW officials criticize ATI for attempting to enforce contract concessions and call for fair negotiations. The union emphasizes solidarity and collective action, stressing that workers have earned more respect and consideration after years of loyalty and hard work.

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• The union is prepared to negotiate continuously to reach a fair agreement.

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• The strike announcement indicates unresolved tensions and dissatisfaction among workers.
• ATI faces potential operational disruptions due to the strike.

PITTSBURGH, March 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that the union has given ATI (NYSE: ATI) management a notice of the union's intent to strike over unfair labor practices beginning at 7 a.m. (EDT) on Tuesday, March 30, 2021.

The USW and ATI are negotiating over a labor agreement that will cover roughly 1,300 union members at nine facilities, and the company has persistently tried to force workers to accept contract concessions.

USW International Vice President (Administration) David McCall, who chairs the union's negotiations with ATI, said that the company has no excuse for committing unfair labor practices in its drive to force workers into accepting unnecessary concessions.

"In addition to protesting the company's serious unfair labor practices, it is the utmost desire of the union to achieve a fair and equitable contract, and we are prepared to meet with management all day, every day if it helps us reach a fair agreement," McCall said. "We will continue to bargain in good faith, and we strongly urge ATI to do start doing the same."

"We've stood together to survive during hard times in the past and know that we can accomplish great things through solidarity and collective action," McCall said. "After years of loyalty, hard work and sacrifice, workers deserve more respect and consideration than ATI has shown at the table."

The USW represents 850,000 workers employed in metals, mining, pulp and paper, rubber, chemicals, glass, auto supply and the energy-producing industries, along with a growing number of workers in health care, public sector, higher education, tech and service occupations.

More information, contact:                      Tony Montana – tmontana@usw.org or 412-562-2592

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FAQ

What is the reason for the USW strike against ATI?

The USW is striking against ATI due to unfair labor practices and attempts to force contract concessions.

When is the ATI strike scheduled to begin?

The strike against ATI is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. EDT on March 30, 2021.

How many workers are involved in the ATI labor dispute?

Approximately 1,300 union members at nine ATI facilities are involved in the labor dispute.

What does the USW want from ATI in negotiations?

The USW seeks a fair and equitable labor agreement, urging ATI to engage in good faith negotiations.