EssarSteel   Joint statement from Essar Steel Algoma and USW Local 2724…
SAULT STE. MARIE, ONTARIO – Essar Steel Algoma Inc., the USW and its Local
2724 have agreed to extend bargaining discussions in light of their collective
efforts to focus on a successful Sale and Investment Solicitation Process. In the
interim, the company and salaried personnel will continue to work under the
terms of the existing contract, which expires on March 31, 2016.
Final contract negotiations are expected to conclude as part of the overall
restructuring of the company.
The collective agreement for Essar Steel Algoma hourly employees represented
by USW Local 2251 remains in effect through to July 31, 2016.