U.S. Steel Corporation

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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