/tags/granite-city-steel Granite City Steel en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Fri, 03 Jan 2025 22:56:49 GMT /economy-business/2025-01-03/bidens-decision-to-block-u-s-steel-sale-leaves-many-questions-in-granite-city A separate deal to sell both blast furnaces in the Metro East town has been on the back burner, which union officials believe will cost hundreds of jobs. If the U.S. Steel sale is dead, some worry what’s in store for Granite City. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 22:56:49 GMT /economy-business/2025-01-03/bidens-decision-to-block-u-s-steel-sale-leaves-many-questions-in-granite-city Will Bauer /economy-business/2023-12-18/future-of-granite-city-plant-unclear-after-japanese-company-buys-u-s-steel The Japanese-based Nippon Steel Corp. agreed to purchase U.S. Steel, parent company of the Metro East mill, for $14.1 billion. The deal won’t close until the middle of 2024. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 18:27:16 GMT /economy-business/2023-12-18/future-of-granite-city-plant-unclear-after-japanese-company-buys-u-s-steel Will Bauer, Lauren Brennecke /economy-business/2023-11-29/granite-city-steel-union-says-notice-of-mass-layoffs-will-not-be-as-bad-as-first-expected On Tuesday, U.S. Steel sent more than 1,000 notices to employees, warning of potential layoffs. However, Local 1899's president said Wednesday he expects the number to be closer to the 400 who have already lost their jobs. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 23:53:58 GMT /economy-business/2023-11-29/granite-city-steel-union-says-notice-of-mass-layoffs-will-not-be-as-bad-as-first-expected Will Bauer /economy-business/2023-11-28/u-s-steel-idles-steelmaking-at-granite-city-plant-could-lay-off-majority-of-workforce The move comes after steelmaking was partially idled at the Granite City plant in October, leading to roughly 400 temporary layoffs. Company leaders now tell workers they can meet steel demand through their other plants. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 21:10:50 GMT /economy-business/2023-11-28/u-s-steel-idles-steelmaking-at-granite-city-plant-could-lay-off-majority-of-workforce Will Bauer /economy-business/2023-10-02/first-layoffs-start-this-week-after-u-s-steel-shutters-granite-city-works-furnace The steelworkers union expects 260 to 265 employees will lose their jobs. Pittsburgh-based parent company U.S. Steel has said the layoffs will be temporary, lasting no longer than six months. Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2023-10-02/first-layoffs-start-this-week-after-u-s-steel-shutters-granite-city-works-furnace Will Bauer /podcast/politically-speaking/2023-04-13/illinois-u-s-rep-budzinski-says-bipartisanship-has-been-theme-of-first-100-days-in-office On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, Democratic U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski, whose 13th District includes a portion of the Metro East, reflects on her first 100 days in office. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 18:06:51 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2023-04-13/illinois-u-s-rep-budzinski-says-bipartisanship-has-been-theme-of-first-100-days-in-office Will Bauer, Jason Rosenbaum /economy-business/2023-01-12/steelworkers-union-could-block-sale-of-granite-city-plant-keeping-1-000-jobs While a looming deal to sell two furnaces at Granite City Works could cut 1,000 jobs, the local's president at the steel mill says U.S. Steel needs union approval to sell. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 22:15:58 GMT /economy-business/2023-01-12/steelworkers-union-could-block-sale-of-granite-city-plant-keeping-1-000-jobs Will Bauer /economy-business/2022-06-29/corporate-plan-would-permanently-end-steelmaking-jobs-at-granite-city-mill-union-says A pending corporate deal would permanently shut down steelmaking operations at the mill in Granite City, cutting an estimated 1,000 jobs. Wed, 29 Jun 2022 21:33:13 GMT /economy-business/2022-06-29/corporate-plan-would-permanently-end-steelmaking-jobs-at-granite-city-mill-union-says Kelsey Landis /government-politics-issues/2018-12-10/granite-city-is-making-steel-again-but-many-are-still-struggling-this-holiday-season Salvation Army bell-ringer David Burks was making a joyful noise in front of the Granite City Walmart on a recent Friday morning. He greeted everyone who… Mon, 10 Dec 2018 16:23:55 GMT /government-politics-issues/2018-12-10/granite-city-is-making-steel-again-but-many-are-still-struggling-this-holiday-season Mary Delach Leonard /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2018-07-26/trump-touts-tariffs-at-granite-city-steel-mill Updated July 27 at 2:37 p.m. - STLPR journalist Jason Rosenbaum joined St. Louis on the Air host Don Marsh to provide further analysis and a… Thu, 26 Jul 2018 21:51:56 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2018-07-26/trump-touts-tariffs-at-granite-city-steel-mill Jo Mannies, Jason Rosenbaum