On Thursday, February 23, 2023, Congressman John Garamendi stopped by our union hall to discuss US Steel's pending closure of USS-UPI with Steve Berendsen, Ernie Quintana, and Anthony Rubio from Local 1440. Joshua Anijar and Joe Summers from the Contra Costa Labor Council were also in attendance.
The #SaveOurSteelmill committee once again stressed the economic impact the closure will have on the food supply chain for the west coast, as well as the negative impact it will have on the local economy. We stressed the need for a buyer who would be willing to keep the steel mill open. Congressman Garamendi proposed meeting with USS-UPI's management to discuss potential buyers who would be willing to keep the mill running as well as requesting a tour of our facilities.
The #SaveOurSteelmill committee is scheduled to meet with the California Labor Federation and the Contra Costa Labor Council on March 6, 2023. Further updates to come.
Top picture left to right: Ernie Quintana, Anthony Rubio, Congressman John Garamendi, Steve Berendson.
Bottom picture left to right; Congressman John Garamendi, Steve Berendson, Anthony Rubio.
