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United Steelworkers Local 8378
In Memoriam
Mike Sullivan 1947-2024
Mike Sullivan was a tireless advocate for steel and paper mill workers and a dedicated proponent of universal health care.
Collective bargaining
USW members ratify new contract at Cascade Steel
Wages will rise 3.25% a year for the 280 steel workers at the McMinnville mill.
Collective bargaining
Workers at Cascade Steel Rolling Mills say they’re ready to strike
Schnitzer Steel is asking workers for concessions — at a time when sales are booming and steel prices are up.
Collective bargaining
Strikers ratify four-year contract with Schnitzer’s Cascade Steel
They get annual raises of up to 2.5 percent, but also will pay more for health coverage.
Union democracy
Strike ends at Cascade Steel. Bargaining continues.
Meanwhile, mid-strike, members vote in new union leadership.
Collective bargaining
Cascade Steel security guard injures striker
Police issue a citation after a striker is pushed by a car.
