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Biden's decision to block Nippon Steel takeover creates uncertainty for U.S. Steel workers

By blocking a Japanese company’s takeover of U.S. Steel, President Joe Biden says he is protecting good jobs in the American heartland

The Independent UK

Biden to block Nippon Steel’s takeover of US Steel, reports say

US president expected to announce decision to block proposed sale of Pittsburgh-based steelmaker as early as Friday.

Al Jazeera

Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel Merger Poses No National Security Threat

The Committee on Foreign Investment doesn't recommend blocking the merger, and neither should President Joe Biden.

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Japan's Nippon Steel sets sights on a growing overseas market in its bid to acquire US Steel

The signs at Nippon Steel read: “The world through steel,” underlining why Japan’s top steelmaker is pursuing its $15 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel

The Independent UK

Nippon Steel Makes Anti-Import Vow To Save US Steel Deal Amid New Tariffs

The Japanese steelmaker aims to complete the takeover of United States Steel Corp before President-elect Donald Trump, who had vowed to block the acquisition during his campaign, assumes office in January.

International Business Times

Yes, Bidenomics is working here in Pennsylvania. But maybe not enough to win the White House

As a steelworker, I know how hard people are struggling – and I fear that next week they may fall for Trump’s simple answers, says local mayor JoJo Burgess

The Guardian - UK

Pennsylvania Battery Plant Workers Vote to Unionize

Workers at Pittsburgh-area Eos Energy join the United Steelworkers.

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Harris campaign to transfer $25m to down-ballot Democrats – live

Kamala Harris ‘believes that this race is about mobilizing the entire country’, the campaign said in a statement about the fund transfer

The Guardian - US

Kamala Harris says US Steel should remain domestically owned

US vice president and presidential candidate Kamala Harris used a Labor Day speech to criticise a deal that would see American steelmaker US Steel taken over by Japan's Nippon Steel. The $14.1 billion takeover was agreed to in principle in December of last year but has come under heavy criticism…

France 24

Workers at Georgia school bus maker Blue Bird approve their first union contract

Workers at a Georgia school bus manufacturer have approved their first union contract

The Independent UK

Biden Targets 'Cheating' China On Trip To US Steel Heartland

US President Joe Biden called for a hike in steel tariffs on "cheating" China Wednesday as he courted blue-collar voters on an election campaign trip to the battleground state of Pennsylvania.

International Business Times

US Steelworkers Union Backs Biden In Reelection Bid

US President Joe Biden won the endorsement of the United Steelworkers (USW) union Wednesday, less than a week after saying he opposed the proposed sale of US Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel.

International Business Times

Nippon Steel Exec Seeks USW Support For U.S. Steel Deal

Nippon Steel seeks USW union support for potential partnership with U.S. Steel to enhance competitiveness in the U.S. steel market.

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Why the government fails to limit many dangerous chemicals in the workplace

The U.S. agency that's supposed to protect workers' health has all but given up on setting limits on a dangerous chemical released in tire manufacturing. Meanwhile, workers are dying.

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US Steel reaches tentative contract with United Steelworkers union

PITTSBURGH — U.S. Steel and the union representing more than 11,000 of its employees, including those at the Mon Valley Works, have reached a tentative agreement on a new four-year contract.

The Independent UK

Democrats look to rising pro-union sentiment for boost in Midterms and beyond

Joe Biden and John Fetterman, who have both put unions at the centre of their campaigns, joined together in Pittsburgh on Labor Day, reports Richard Hall

Texas Observer

The Battle of Beaumont

A grueling labor fight dragged on in the once-mighty union bastion of southeast Texas, pitting the oil giant against an embattled Steelworkers local.

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