ATI Steelworkers Receive Global Union Support

Solidarity Tour to Hit Seven Sites

Media Advisory

Interview & Photo Opportunities Available

Contact: Jennifer Wirrick, (989) 714-4451

Pittsburgh, PA – USW members from across North America as well as International Union activists will rally with the locked out ATI workers across Western Pennsylvania on Friday. They will be carrying messages of support to working families in communities affected by ATI’s refusal to bargain in good faith.

WHO: USW members and allies

WHAT: A tour to demonstrate support for workers and communities impacted by the ATI lockout.

WHEN: Friday, August 28, 2015

WHERE:

10 am - Brackenridge (100 River Rd.) and Natrona Heights (1300 Pacific Ave.)

10:15 am - Midland (950 Tenth St.)

11 am - Bagdad (585 Silicon Dr.)

11:40 am - Vandergrift (130 Lincoln Ave.)

1:00 pm- Washington (500 Green St.)

1:45 pm- Latrobe (242 Allvac Ave.)

WHY: ATI’s behavior has been totally unacceptable. These Steelworkers, as well as the communities that they live in, deserve good faith bargaining that leads to a fair contract for both sides.

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Communications Director:
Jess Kamm at 412-562-2446

USW@WORK (USW magazine)
Editor R.J. Hufnagel

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Call USW Communications at 412-562-2442

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United Steelworkers
Communications Department
60 Blvd. of the Allies
Pittsburgh, PA 15222