Service & Solidarity Spotlight: USW Secures New Collective Bargaining Agreement with Rocky Mountain Steel Mills

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Members of the United Steelworkers (USW) in Colorado have a new contract at Rocky Mountain Steel Mills.

Production and maintenance workers at the Pueblo mill are represented by USW Local 2102, and clerical, technical and plant protection staff are part of USW Local 3267. The new deal contains wage improvements, including attendance bonuses and performance goal incentives; increases to pension benefits; and retention of health care coverage.

“Our members work hard. They care deeply about this mill and this community, and they deserve an agreement that recognizes their contributions. We believe this contract does that while giving us a strong foundation to continue building the future of steelmaking in Pueblo,” said Eric Ludwig, president of Local 2102.

“For the second time this decade, the Steelworkers have helped ensure that Pueblo’s manufacturing industry remains a key part of the local economy,” said Charles Perko, president of Local 3267. “Every dollar our members earn through their work can be reinvested in our community through restaurants, stores and other local businesses. When our members win, Pueblo wins.”