Ottawa Gives Stelco’s US Owner 5 Business Days to Present Jobs Plan
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly wrote to Stelco president Paul Simon on Oct. 5, expressing her 'extreme disappointment' over the planned layoffs.
TL;DR
- Ottawa is giving Cleveland-Cliffs five business days to explain its plan for Canadian employment commitments.
- Stelco, owned by Cleveland-Cliffs, announced layoffs affecting up to 500 workers.
- The layoffs are linked to the indefinite idling of finishing operations at the Hamilton plant.
- Industry Minister Mélanie Joly expressed extreme disappointment and warned of potential legal action.
- The government alleges the layoffs violate binding employment commitments made during the acquisition of Stelco.