Description: Workers at the U.S. Steel plant in Hamilton have ratified a tentative agreement after an 11-month lockout.

Source: The Hamilton Spectator

Date: 10/16/2011

Link: http://www.thespec.com/news/business/article/610128–hamilton-s-1005-votes-yes-but-nobody-liked-it

Related links:

• Canadian Labour Reporter story
• CTV story
• U.S. Steel Canada
• United Steelworkers Union, Local 1005

Questions for discussion:

• Summarize the issues in this dispute.
• How does this contract compare to earlier company offers?
• Why do you think the union decided to accept the contract now?
• What effect do you think an 11-month lockout would have on the company?
• On union members?