Us Steel Great Lakes Works Layoffs

The latest layoffs, which would impact 94% of the Michigan facility’s workforce, come months after U.S. Steel decided to temporarily lay off 48 employees at Great Lakes Works and warned of up to 200 more layoffs. The Great Lakes plant primarily serves the automotive industry.Dec 20, 2019

Recent News and Discussions About Us Steel Great Lakes Works Layoffs

US Steel says to lay off 1545 workers in Michigan – Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/article/u-s-steel-layoffs/u-s-steel-says-to-lay-off-1545-workers-in-michigan-idUKL4N28U3YM

US Steel says to lay off 1545 workers in Michigan - Reuters
Dec 20, 2019 — United States Steel Corp plans to lay off as many as 1545 workers at its Great Lakes Works facility in the electoral swing state of Michigan …


Over 1500 Layoffs Coming To US Steel Plant Near Detroit – NPR

https://www.npr.org/2020/01/30/801323661/over-1-500-layoffs-coming-to-u-s-steel-plant-near-detroit

Jan 30, 2020 — U.S. Steel is closing its mill near Detroit, laying off over 1500 workers, despite President Trump’s vow that tariffs would strengthen the …


US Steel to lay off 1500 people and shutter factories near Detroit

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-steel-to-lay-off-1500-people-and-shutter-detroit-area-factory-great-lakes-works/

Dec 20, 2019 — The Pittsburgh-based company said it would send notices to 1,545 employees at Great Lakes Works , although it anticipates that the actual number …


Over 1500 steelworkers to lose their jobs as US Steel … – WSWS

https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2019/12/21/usst-d21.html

Dec 21, 2019 — US Steel issued layoff notices to 200 workers at Great Lakes Works in September in the wake of an announcement that one blast furnace was to …


U.S. Steel announces up to 1,545 layoffs at plants near Detroit …

https://www.mlive.com/news/2019/12/us-steel-announces-up-to-1545-layoffs-at-plants-near-detroit-starting-next-year.html

Dec 20, 2019 — ECORSE , MI — Workers at a pair of steel plants in Ecorse and River Rouge will receive notices of potential layoffs starting next year.


US Steel to idle Michigan plant, layoff 1500-plus workers

https://www.kiro7.com/news/trending/us-steel-idle-michigan-plant-layoff-1500-plus-workers/JXB4DUAFZ5HP3LQVFFZQNXVM2Q/

Dec 21, 2019 — RIVER ROUGE, Mich. — Citing weak demand, lower steel prices and new corporate strategy, United States Steel Corp. announced Wednesday it …


U.S. Steel to lay off up to 1,545 workers at Great Lakes Works …

https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/u-s-steel-to-lay-off-up-to-1-545-workers-at-great-lakes-works/article_d7273780-df3c-5203-b310-22d8739b2a14.html

Dec 8, 2020 — U.S. Steel plans to idle a “significant portion” of its Great Lakes Works steel mill near Detroit, where it will lay off as many as 1545 …


US Steel is closing a Detroit-area steel mill and laying off …

https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/20/business/us-steel-mill-closing/index.html

Dec 20, 2019 — The mill, called the Great Lakes Works , is expected to close its iron and steelmaking operations by April 1. The part of the mill that rolls …


US Steel to idle parts of plants in Ecorse, River Rouge

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2019/12/20/us-steel-idle-parts-plants-ecorse-river-rouge/2706189001/

Dec 20, 2019 — U.S. Steel Corp. plans to indefinitely idle part of its Great Lakes Works site in Ecorse and River Rouge, affecting as many as 1,500 workers …


Layoffs loom at U.S. Steel’s Zug Island mill despite tariffs

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/2019/12/20/tariffs-us-steel-zug-island-mill-ecourse-river-rouge-wayne/2710422001/

Dec 20, 2019 — U.S. Steel’s move would lay off up to 1,545 workers in April when it closes iron- and steel-making facilities at the Great Lakes Works facility.


Frequently Asked Questions

How many people did U.S. Steel lay off?

One of the biggest U.S. steelmakers is signaling how the coronavirus pandemic is set to inflict pain on blue-collar America. U.S. Steel Corp. expects to lay off about 2,700 employees as the virus forces the company to idle most of its blast furnaces.

How many workers did the company called U.S. Steel lay off?

1,500 workers

What happened to Great Lakes steel?

U.S. Steel is closing its mill near Detroit, laying off over 1,500 workers, despite President Trump’s vow that tariffs would strengthen the steel industry. Administration officials blame the company.

Who owns Great Lakes steel?

U.S. Steel Great Lakes Works began operating in 1902. After over a century of operations, in December 2019, U.S. Steel announced it would be idling the plant in 2020 indefinitely due to weak demand and lower steel prices partly caused by Trump’s steel tariff. The move affected close to 1,500 employees.

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