Steel Workers’ Strike Against USX Is Expected
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From Reuters
PITTSBURGH — Barring an unforeseen breakthrough, the United Steel Workers of America is expected to go on strike against USX Corp., the nation’s biggest steel company, when its labor contract expires Thursday, industry experts say.
Union and USX officials declined to comment on bargaining talks because of a news blackout. But industry sources said the two sides are far apart and preparing for a strike.
The 18,000 union members have authorized a strike if the contract expiration at midnight passes without a new agreement.
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