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CBS News
6 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Pittsburgh-area steelworkers excited to hear Trump talk about U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel partnership
Steelworkers are excited to hear President Trump talk about the partnership between U.S. Steel and Japan-based Nippon Steel. Community leaders, members of the community and steelworkers have packed into U.S. Steel's Irvin Works in West Mifflin on Friday to hear from Mr. Trump, who announced last week that U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel will enter into a "planned partnership." The physical space at the plant in West Mifflin is emblematic of why steelworkers are so excited. The hot strip mill is from the 1930s, with some steelworkers saying their company has not invested in the plant. Nippon Steel said it will put in a new strip mill at the plant, and at least $1 billion will come to the Mon Valley. The Japan-based company brings the promise of newer and cleaner technology. "I think it's exciting," said Sarah Alesantrino, a logistics worker for U.S. Steel. "I think there's a lot of things that are changing right now here and around the world. So being able to invest in our communities will ensure the longevity of U.S. Steel." "We've been here around 100 years," Alesantrino added. "And it's exciting to see that to be around 100 more." But not everyone is convinced. United Steelworkers International leadership said Nippon Steel has a history of violating U.S. trade laws. The leadership is against the deal, but it has been difficult to find rank-and-file steelworkers who share that position, especially recently. "Right now, we have a lot of questions because we don't have the details," said Richard Tikey, USW Local 1557 vice president. "We do not know how this was negotiated and what the details are on it yet." Tikey mentioned protecting local jobs as something that is important to him in this partnership. "The guys like a 10-year plan that was promised that gives them 10 years of work with no shutdowns," Tikey said.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Former longtime West Homestead mayor dies at 97
A former longtime mayor in the Mon Valley has died at the age of 97. John Dindak retired in 2023 after serving as West Homestead's mayor for 50 years. At the time, he was the oldest and longest-serving mayor in the country. Dindak immigrated to the U.S. from Czechoslovakia at a young age and served in the Navy in World War II and the Korean War. His family released this statement: 'John J. Dindak was not only the patriarch of his family but the entire borough of West Homestead. He dedicated his life to public service and was mayor for more than 50 years. He was a Navy veteran who served in World War II and Korea. His favorite saying was 'get involved,' and he certainly lived up to that. John went by many names, but his personal favorite was 'sweet lips' because his passion was making us laugh, and he had a unique way of doing it. His family would joke that he spent so much time at the casino, he should have won more. But in reality, anyone who knew John, they were the winners and lucky to have had him so long, along with the memories they will cherish forever.' The Borough of West Homestead posted this statement to social media: 'It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of former Mayor John J. Dindak at the age of 97. Mayor Dindak dedicated over 53 years of his life in service to our community, both as a council member and as mayor. His unwavering commitment and leadership paved the way for a stronger, more connected community. His legacy is one of integrity, dedication, and tireless public service. Mayor Dindak will be deeply missed by all who knew him — both within our community and beyond. His impact will be felt for generations to come, and his memory will forever remain in our hearts. Rest in peace, Mayor Dindak. You will never be forgotten." By order of the borough's current mayor, all flags at the borough building were lowered to half-staff in Dindak's honor, the West Homestead Police Department says. Dindak's obituary can be found here. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mon Valley leaders react to President Trump's deal with Nippon Steel after years of work
Mon Valley leaders are reacting to the news that President Trump approved a merger of Japan-based Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel. RELATED COVERAGE >>> President Trump announces deal with Nippon Steel, keeps U.S. Steel headquarters in Pittsburgh 'Immediately overtaken with emotion and joy,' West Mifflin Mayor Chris Kelly said. 'I didn't know if I wanted to cry,' Clairton Mayor Richard Lattanzi said. Lattanzi worked for U.S. Steel for 30 years. 'I don't care republican, democrat. What a great thing for the Mon Valley and the whole United States.' Kelly tells Channel 11 he saw the President's post first and called his fellow mayors. 'It was like a celebration each time you told somebody. A lot of screaming, 'we did it, we did it,'' Kelly said. 'There's no feeling like you get when you see everything you worked for coming to reality.' President Trump's post on Truth Social came just before 3:30 Friday afternoon. He is calling it a 'partnership' to the tune of a more than $14 billion investment. RELATED COVERAGE >>> Political leaders, steelworkers react to President Trump's announcement of deal with Nippon Steel Trump added it'll create 70,000 jobs. Other republican lawmakers, including Sen. Dave McCormick, put that number at 11,000 jobs saved and at least 14,000 created. Sen. John Fetterman also praised the deal after vowing to block the original deal in 2023. U.S. Steel issued a statement saying in part: 'U.S. Steel will remain American, and we will grow bigger and stronger through a partnership with Nippon Steel that brings massive investment, new technologies and thousands of jobs over the next four years.' USW International President David McCall issued a statement saying: 'We cannot speculate about the impact of today's announcement without more information. Our concern remains that Nippon, a foreign corporation with a long and proven track record of violating our trade laws, will further erode domestic steelmaking capacity and jeopardize thousands of good, union jobs.' Kelly is calling this a steel renaissance. 'I think steel in Pittsburgh and the legacy of over 120 years of steel in Pittsburgh depended on this deal to go through,' Kelly said. 'It's as big as the 4th of July. There should be fireworks and everything,' Lattanzi said. President Trump is planning a rally for May 30th at U.S. Steel. , Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
CBS News
23-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
U.S. Steel headquarters to remain in Pittsburgh as part of "planned partnership," Trump says
President Trump said on Friday that U.S. Steel's headquarters will remain in Pittsburgh as part of a "planned partnership" with Japan-based Nippon Steel. On his Truth Social social media platform, the president said U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel will enter into a "planned partnership," the latest development in the controversial deal that has drawn criticisms from both political parties. Before leaving office in January, former President Joe Biden rejected the $15 billion proposal by Nippon Steel to buy U.S. Steel after the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of the deal. In March, Mr. Trump ordered a new review of the sale by the government panel and said he doesn't want U.S. Steel to be owned by the Japanese company. During the presidential campaign, both Mr. Trump and Biden vowed to block the deal. But Friday's post from Mr. Trump says the "planned partnership" between the two will "create at least 70,000 jobs, and add $14 Billion Dollars to the U.S. Economy." The merger has been met with opposition from the United Steelworkers union from the start, despite support from the rank-and-file steelworkers. Community leaders have said the future of steelmaking in the Mon Valley is at stake, knowing U.S Steel has warned that if the deal doesn't go through, it could begin transferring operations down south and move its headquarters out of Downtown Pittsburgh. Trump to host rally in Pittsburgh In Friday's Truth Social post, the president said he is coming to Pittsburgh on May 30 for a "big" rally. No other details about the rally were immediately available. The last time Mr. Trump was in Pittsburgh was on Election Eve, when he held a rally at PPG Paints Arena.
