HAMILTON, Ont. -- Picket signs are up outside a U.S. Steel plant in Hamilton after the company locked out hundreds of union members Sunday night over a contract dispute.
The United Steelworkers of Canada says the company is demanding workers put a Nov. 4 offer to a vote.
The offer, which U.S. Steel called "final," was sent through the mediator appointed by the provincial Ministry of Labour.
Negotiations on a new contract began in May. The main sticking points have been the company's demand for concessions on pensions, the cost of living formula and benefits.
U.S. Steel bought Stelco in 2007.
It says the changes are needed for the plant to be competitive.
The United Steelworkers of Canada says the company is demanding workers put a Nov. 4 offer to a vote.
The offer, which U.S. Steel called "final," was sent through the mediator appointed by the provincial Ministry of Labour.
Negotiations on a new contract began in May. The main sticking points have been the company's demand for concessions on pensions, the cost of living formula and benefits.
U.S. Steel bought Stelco in 2007.
It says the changes are needed for the plant to be competitive.
