The 21st Show

How does Nippon acquisition of U.S. Steel impact Illinois steel workers?

 
Granite City Steel

Tristen Rouse/St. Louis Public Radio

Steel workers in Granite City, Illinois have at least a two-year reprieve from major changes at the plant, but what exactly that means is an open question. This all comes after Japan’s Nippon Steel finally succeeded in acquiring U.S. Steel last month, including Granite City Works.
 
The deal has some unusual provisions — including giving the president of the United States a veto over certain changes at the company. Two union leaders as well a foreign investment expert join the program to discuss what Nippon’s ownership of U.S. Steel means for over 900 steel workers in Granite City.


GUESTS

Stephen R. Heifetz 
Partner, Wilson Sonsini (focusing on National Security and Trade)

Jason Chism 
Sub-District Director, United Steel Workers

Craig McKey 
President, Steelworkers Local 1899
 

 

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