Esmark Inc and its wholly owned steel services subsidiary, Esmark Steel Group jointly announced with the United Steelworkers of America that they have reached a tentative agreement with Local 1223 on a four year collective bargaining ...
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AGI reported that trade unions Fim, Fiom and Uilm announced flash strikes on Monday evening following ILVA management's decision to halt its cold forming facilities. Unions described ILVA's decision as "a reprisal" targeting workers. ...
Noranda Aluminum Holding Corporation announced that United Steelworkers of America members at its rolling mill in Salisbury, North Carolina ratified a new 4 year contract. The contract covers approximately 90% of the workforce in Salisbury. ...
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The U.S., Japan and the European Union have filed an official complaint at the World Trade Organization this morning, urging the body to take actions against China’s restrictions on these metals. "China's restrictions on rare earths ...
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News that Western Forest Products plans to invest $16 million into its Saltair sawmill is seen as a hopeful trend for the future of the forest company's other mills in the region. Lee Doney, a WFP spokesman, said that thanks to the ...
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Chinese solar-equipment makers said tariffs sought by U.S. competitors would make it harder to expand the use of renewable energy. China, the U.S. and other countries are all encouraging use of alternative energy sources, driving costs ...
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Chinese solar-equipment makers said tariffs sought by U.S. competitors would make it harder to expand the use of renewable energy. China, the U.S. and other countries are all encouraging use of alternative energy sources, driving costs down ...
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Sources come from Philips Lighting spokeswoman Sylvie Casanova informs that there are about 40 workers will be laid off at the Philips Lighting plant in Bath,begining in mid- to late August. Demand has dropped sharply for those type of ...
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