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USW International president appointed to trade panel
The United Steelworkers union international president, who previously worked as steelworker in Northwest Indiana, has been named to a key trade panel. → Read More
U.S. Steel to invest $60 million in pig iron production at Gary Works steel mill
Not every Region steel mill is being disinvested in. U.S. Steel plans to pump capital into its flagship mill, Gary Works. → Read More
Cars keep crashing into Munster businesses and no one knows why: 'Maybe it's cursed'
An ad for Munster Donuts at a recent Munster High School football game said, "Please don't crash into us." → Read More
U.S. Secretary of Labor, USW president to tour Region in support of infrastructure bill
The union is hitting the road for a "We Supply America" bus tour to highlight the benefits of investment in roads and bridges, such as supporting good-paying steelworker jobs. → Read More
WATCH NOW: Green Door Books expanding to bigger spot in downtown Hobart
Green Door Books is writing its next chapter. The used bookstore, known for its art shows, $1 books, extensive zine library and namesake green door, is moving to a bigger → Read More
'Book bar' brings first-of-its-kind hangout spot to Miller
Northwest Indiana has landed its first book bar, a bookstore where one also can imbibe adult libations. → Read More
Regal Beloit workers in Valpo go on strike
More than 130 workers went on strike at Regal Beloit Manufacturing in Valparaiso Sunday over rising out-of-pocket health insurance costs, wages and other issues. → Read More
ArcelorMittal fined $10,000 for safety violations at Indiana Harbor steel mill
Indiana is fining the ArcelorMittal Indiana Harbor steel mill in East Chicago $10,000 for safety violations after steelworkers were allegedly exposed to lead and cadmium. → Read More
Steelworkers 'have been feeling a trade war for three or four decades'
Steelworkers have been feeling a trade war for three or four decades now, American Alliance for Manufacturing President Scott Paul told a group of steelworkers in Burns Harbor Friday. → Read More
Steelworkers to memorialize those slain in 1937 Memorial Day Massacre Saturday
On Saturday, the United Steelworkers union will commemorate the steelworkers who were shot, clubbed and gassed by police more than 80 years ago while picketing for decent wages on a → Read More
Union local mourns 392 steelworkers who have died on the job in East Chicago
While mournful bagpipe music warbled, family members laid down flowers to mourn lost loved ones at Workers Memorial Day in Hammond. → Read More
UPDATE: Steelworker fatally injured at ArcelorMittal Indiana Harbor was 49-year-old Schererville man
EAST CHICAGO — A steelworker was killed in a fatal train accident at the ArcelorMittal Indiana Harbor steel mill Tuesday morning, the first deadly accident there in 15 months. → Read More
USW, BP reach tentative deal at Whiting Refinery with 11 percent raise
The United Steelworkers union reached a tentative deal with BP at the Whiting Refinery that reportedly includes a pay boost over three years. → Read More
More stores may hop to neighboring shopping malls amid surge of retail closings
Recent years have seen the Highland Aldi move up Indianapolis Boulevard to Hammond's Gateway Promenade, Outback Steakhouse move to a newer, larger building on U.S. 30 in Merrillville, and Dick's → Read More
Movie filmed in Lansing bowling alley making Chicago premiere at Music Box
An indie movie filmed by a former Munster resident at the Lan-Oak Lanes bowling alley in Lansing will soon make its Chicago premiere at the Music Box Theatre. → Read More
Steelworkers to mark 100th anniversary of the ArcelorMittal Machine Shop
Steelworkers plan to gather in Schererville Saturday to mark the 100th anniversary of the ArcelorMittal Machine Shop and the generations of Region residents who have clocked in there at the → Read More
ArcelorMittal USA will give workers profit-sharing bonuses for first time since 2016
ArcelorMittal USA turned a profit in the second quarter, marking the first time its Northwest Indiana steelworkers will receive profit-sharing bonuses in years. → Read More
USW: U.S. Steel pushing for flat wages
The United Steelworkers union said U.S. Steel is pushing for flat wages, and mounting "a disinformation campaign" to get steelworkers to accept less compensation in the new contract that's being → Read More
Union: 'U.S. Steel can afford to bargain fair and equitable contract'
U.S. Steel turned a profit of $214 million in the second quarter, and the United Steelworkers union said workers should share in the company's prosperity. → Read More
UPDATE: Union Electric Steel workers in Valpo go on strike: 'We just want fair, living wages'
Workers are on strike at the Union Electric Steel plant in Valparaiso to fight for better pay. → Read More