Metallus, USW union reach four-year tentative contract agreement

Metallus (MTUS) and the United Steelworkers Local 1123 have reached a new tentative agreement for a four-year contract after members rejected previous agreements on October 30 and December 18, 2025. The date of the next vote will be set and announced by the union. “We have reached a new tentative agreement that reflects our ongoing effort to balance both the needs of our employees and the priorities of the company,” said Mike Williams, chief executive officer of Metallus. “The tentative contract offers a fair and reasonable resolution, and we value the constructive cooperation from all parties to reach a solution that benefits our employees, maintains job stability, and supports Metallus’ future success.” To allow time for the union to communicate with its members and schedule the next vote, the current labor contract has been extended for an additional 14 days until February 12, 2026. Operations will continue as normal during this period. The contract covers approximately 1,200 bargaining employees at the company’s Canton, Ohio operations.