Younger workers lacking in critical technical skills

PORTAGE | Employee training managers at some of the region's largest firms said Thursday they are finding an increasing number of workforce entrants lack remedial skills training prior to launching industrial careers.

U.S. Steel exec speaks about jobs, environmental efforts

SCHERERVILLE | From shaped pelt to shipped coil, U.S. Steel continues to provide good high-paying jobs, economic stimulus and environmental stewardship, a company executive said Friday.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer begins new campaign

HOBART | The first call to action in the 2012-2013 battle with breast cancer was issued during Wednesday’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer kickoff breakfast at Avalon Manor.

U.S. Steel restates earnings

United States Steel Corp. restated its fourth quarter and full year 2011 earnings Tuesday after recording pricing adjustments related to iron ore pellet purchases.

U.S. Steel CEO elected chairman of steel association

WASHINGTON | The Board of Directors of the American Iron and Steel Institute elected U. S. Steel Chairman and CEO John Surma as the Chairman of AISI during the Institute's November meeting.

U.S. Steel drops insurance coverage for nonunion retirees

After Jan. 1., United States Steel Corp. will not offer company-sponsored medical and prescription drug insurance to nonunion retirees and dependents who are eligible for Medicare.

U.S. Steel making play to reduce coke consumption, use natural gas

Capitalizing on cheap natural gas, becoming more cost competitive and enhancing its coke position were among the goals United States Steel Corp. executives outlined in a conference with analysts late last month.

U.S. Steel to reduce coke, use natural gas

U.S. Steel is continuing a project in Gary to build two modules that produce a carbon alloy material that would be a substitute for traditionally manufactured coke in steelmaking.

Outlook for steel reveals challenges

Optimism and dismay both reflect how industry executives and analysts describe steel markets and the economic situation in the United States while local employees wait to see how it all plays out.

Steel industry mulls an uncertain future

With the overall U.S. economy still in a fragile state of recovery, steel industry executives and analysts feel a mix of optimism and dismay. Meanwhile, local employees wait to see how it all plays out.

Making her next move the best one

GARY | Sharon Owen said earlier this month leaving Northwest Indiana would be bittersweet for her. Owen, with her husband Robert, has relocated to Pittsburgh to assume the role of U.S. Steel's vice president of supply chain and customer service.

Making her next move the best one

Before leaving NWI to become U.S. Steel's vice president of supply chain and customer service, Gary native Sharon Owen spoke about her career, the growth of women leaders in the company and the importance of domestic manufacturing.