CORINTH, Miss., June 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The United
Steelworkers union (USW) and Mississippi Polymers today announced
that they reached an agreement to extend their current contract,
which expired June 5.
As part of the deal, more than 100 members of USW Local 759L
will return to work Monday, June
14.
The agreement came after the union and the company spent two
days meeting with a federal mediator.
USW District 9 Director Daniel
Flippo called the contract extension an important step
forward.
"Our members remain strong and committed to reaching a fair
deal," said Flippo. "They're glad to be going back to work as we
continue bargaining a new labor agreement that reflects their
commitment and contributions to the company's success."
The USW represents 850,000 workers employed in metals,
mining, pulp and paper, rubber, chemicals, glass, auto supply and
the energy-producing industries, along with a growing number of
workers in health care, public sector, higher education, tech and
service occupations.
Contact: Jess Kamm
Broomell, 412-562-2444, jkamm@usw.org
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