ATI Reaches Tentative Agreement with United Steelworkers

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ATI (NYSE: ATI) has reached a tentative agreement with the United Steelworkers (USW) on a new six-year Master Contract. The agreement, announced on February 28, 2025, comes as the previous contract was set to expire at 11:59 p.m. on the same day. Employees have been advised to continue working without interruption while the agreement undergoes ratification votes by the USW general membership.

According to CEO Kim Fields, the agreement aims to reward ATI's workforce while supporting the company's long-term viability. ATI specializes in producing high-performance materials for aerospace, defense, electronics, medical, and specialty energy markets, focusing on materials science solutions for demanding applications.

Positive

• Six-year labor agreement provides long-term operational stability
• No work stoppage or production interruption during transition
• Agreement reached before previous contract expiration

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• Agreement still subject to union membership ratification
• Financial terms and potential cost impacts not disclosed

DALLAS, Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ATI Inc. (NYSE: ATI) announced that a tentative agreement has been reached with the leadership of the United Steelworkers (USW) on a new six-year Master Contract.

This tentative agreement will be presented to the USW general membership for respective ratification votes. The previous contract was set to expire at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025; employees have been advised to continue working without interruption.  

"The efforts of both parties have resulted in a tentative agreement that rewards our hard-working employees and contributes to the long-term viability of ATI," said Kim Fields, President and CEO. 

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ATI (NYSE: ATI) is a producer of high-performance materials and solutions for the global aerospace and defense markets, and critical applications in electronics, medical and specialty energy. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. We partner with our customers to deliver extraordinary materials that enable their greatest achievements: their products fly higher and faster, burn hotter, dive deeper, stand stronger and last longer. Our proprietary process technologies, unique customer partnerships and commitment to innovation deliver materials and solutions for today and the evermore challenging environments of tomorrow.  We are proven to perform anywhere.  Learn more at ATImaterials.com.

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FAQ

What are the key terms of ATI's new labor agreement with United Steelworkers in 2025?

The agreement is a six-year Master Contract pending ratification by USW members. Specific terms were not disclosed in the announcement.

When does ATI's new steelworkers union contract take effect?

The agreement was reached on February 28, 2025, as the previous contract was expiring. It will take effect after USW membership ratification.

How long will ATI's new union contract last?

The new Master Contract with United Steelworkers is set for a six-year term.

Will ATI operations continue during the union contract ratification process?

Yes, employees have been advised to continue working without interruption while the agreement undergoes ratification votes.