GRANITE CITY — Citing a long history of steel-making at Granite City and the commitment of its workforce, U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski and officials from the United Steelworkers of America Local 1899 ...

The U.S. Steel plant in Clairton, Pa., where an explosion killed two workers and injured 10 on Monday, has a history of maintenance issues, explosions and environmental violations. The Clairton Coke ...

A global plunge in prices, led by increased production from China, and U.S. tariffs threaten steel manufacturing, which has long been a symbol of national might. Steel slabs being cut at Tata Steel’s ...

U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski speaks during a press conference at the Granite City Labor Temple on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Budzinski and United Steelworkers officials were calling on U.S. Steel and ...