219 News Now: USW, Congressman Mrvan Still Looking for Details, Job Assurances on Nippon Steel Partnership

USW: Ottawa's inaction is costing Hamilton workers their jobs

“This is a devastating day for more than 100 Steelworkers, their families, and the entire Hamilton community. And it underscores just how urgently we need the federal government to act – without delay – on jobs, and on the future of our industry.

USW: Ottawa’s inaction is costing Hamilton workers their jobs

HAMILTON, Ontario, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Steelworkers Director for Ontario and Atlantic Canada, Kevon Stewart, issued the following statement after ArcelorMittal announced it will shut down its wire-drawing mill in Hamilton, affecting over 100 workers:

219 News Now: USW, Congressman Mrvan still looking for details, job assurances on Nippon Steel partnership

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Arcelor Mittal Hamilton wire division to be shut: 153 jobs affected

ArcelorMittal is moving its wire production division in Hamilton to its Montreal plant, affecting all 153 Hamilton employees. The wire division products are primarily intended for the telecommunications, construction, and automotive markets. The wire drawing activities, which were operated from Arcelor-Mittal sites in Hamilton and Montreal, will now be entirely concentrated at the Montreal site. This decision leads to the permanent shutdown of p…