Question and Answers

We've received several submissions regarding proposal details. It's important to remember that negotiations can be a dynamic and intensive process - one that formally kicked off the week of January 6. Both parties are engaged and communicating frequently. As a result, we will not be sharing details of initial proposals at this time so that we can continue to engage in productive discussions toward securing a successful contract.

Can we give maintenance employees a fixed incentive? | Why are our shift differentials only 35 cents for afternoon and 45 cents for morning shift? | Why don't we get time and a half for Saturday and double time for Sunday? | Can we please get an increase in vacation?

We've received a lot of comments and suggestions regarding specific proposals - including compensation and vacation - and we appreciate these issues are on our employee's minds. As we continue to work with the USW on these topics, union leadership is representing what is important to you, and we're addressing them during the negotiations process.

Can you explain why company/salary employees received emails contradictory to the answer you gave to above question that’s giving them instruction as to what their jobs will be during the work stoppage.

Customer Protection Planning (CPP) is a standard part of the negotiations process that enables us to proactively plan ahead to avoid any disruption to our customers or business at-large. This is not an indication of the status of negotiations.

When is ATI going to answer everyone’s questions? This site has been up for over a week and if the company wants employees and families to engage with them they sure are dropping the ball. We don’t want to hear there isn’t negotiations currently or this is all the information you have. This site was solely created for questions when will they be answered?

We answer questions of general interest, typically on a weekly basis. 

Why has ATI lacked in the safety department on the recent years? We were supposed to be world class safety. Now it seems safety takes a back door to production!

Safety is one of ATI's core values, and we are committed to a workplace culture where everyone goes home the same way they arrived. We actively partner with our employees and the USW on our Safety culture and improvement initiatives. While SRP's recordable rate is still well below industry average, our ultimate goal is zero.

Why are we not negotiating every day until we reach an agreement?

Negotiations is a dynamic and intensive process that can feel slow, especially in the early stages. ATI and the USW have agreed to meet on a weekly basis, with both parties revising and assessing proposals in the "off days" to make the best use of our time together at the table.

I would like to make sure that they take care of the retirees pensions, and their insurance healthcare.

We appreciate the service and experience of our retirees and stand by our obligations to them.

Are you asking for a concessionary contract?

While we are not going to get into specifics about our proposals, we can definitively say that no, we are not seeking a concessionary contract. This means that employees will be net better off each year of the contract term.

Why can we not bring back suggestion awards and service rewards to retain employees and show your appreciation?

We welcome our employees' ideas, especially when it comes to a productive, engaged workforce. Something like this wouldn't necessarily be a topic of negotiations or covered by contract language. We encourage you to raise your ideas with your local manager, plant leadership and/or Human Resources.

Are our customers waiting to purchase steel from Ati Flat Rolled until the contract is ratified? It would only make sense to them since the last 2 contracts were bad labor disputes.

Because of our differentiated, high-performing materials, our customers understand and appreciate the value of a competitive agreement that drives stability in their supply. Like us, they look forward to our reaching a successful agreement.

Does ATI plan on locking out its union employees for the third contract in a row? If not why did ATI wait until end of Dec.2024 to start negotiating for this contract?

Both parties are negotiating diligently, and we look forward to continuing to make progress toward an agreement prior to expiration. We remain committed to working productively, avoiding any work stoppage - lockout or strike.