Union at HarbisonWalker International Windham, Ohio Facility Votes to Strike
Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) October 02, 2017 -- HarbisonWalker International (HWI) announced today that the United Steelworkers International Union and its Local 8565-03 has rejected its most recent contract offer and commenced an economic strike at its Windham, Ohio manufacturing facility at midnight September 30.
Since the collective bargaining agreement expired on September 15, 2017, HWI has been, and still is willing to continue operating under the terms and conditions of the expired collective bargaining agreement, while bargaining in good faith towards a new contract. The company’s objective throughout the bargaining process has been to maintain a successful operation that keeps workers employed and customers’ needs met.
HWI is disappointed that since contract negotiations began, the union has voted down two comprehensive proposals that included wage increases and a continuation of highly market- competitive benefits package. The offer is intended to continue providing secure and attractive jobs for more than 90 people in the Windham community and surrounding area, while also enabling the company to remain competitive in the global market.
HWI remains committed to reaching a new labor contract with the United Steelworkers Union. Ultimately however, the company must meet its customers’ product needs so that it can continue offering good jobs and competitive compensation to all employees. HWI has implemented a contingency plan, in full compliance with all labor laws to fulfill current orders.
HWI is committed to the safety of all employees, while seamlessly serving the needs and business requirements of all customers, without interruption.
About HarbisonWalker International
With more than 150 years of industry leadership, HarbisonWalker International (HWI) is the largest supplier of refractory products and services in the United States. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company’s international network spans North America, Europe, and Asia, with 19 manufacturing plants, 30 global sourcing centers, and technology facilities in both the United States and China. Serving virtually every major industry that requires refractory solutions to enhance production and protect assets, HWI is consistently recognized for its talented experts, industry firsts, and intensely driven excellence. Visit http://thinkhwi.com.
Jennifer Faines, HarbisonWalker International, http://thinkhwi.com, 412-559-2860, [email protected]
Share this article