Progress, development marked region economy in 2012, despite challenges

Gary airport soars again

December 30, 2012 12:00 am

USW members listen to Jean Shepherd broadcasts, memories of Inland

EAST CHICAGO | Like ghosts from the past, the roar of the basic oxygen furnace at Inland Steel and the crackle of voices on walkie-talkies filled the union hall Friday as dozens of members of United Steel Workers Local 1010 listened to a 1971 radio broadcast by humorist Jean Shepherd.

Steelworkers continue contract negotiations

The United Steelworkers negotiating committee late Saturday night put out a notice for members at ArcelorMittal it is continuing to work on a new contract with the steelmaker.

Steel union holds off on strike at ArcelorMittal

The United Steelworkers negotiating committee on Friday put out a notice for members at ArcelorMittal that it has not reached agreement on a new contract with the steelmaker but is not calling for a strike at this time.

Gubernatorial candidate Gregg touts business experience on 3-day NWI swing

Gubernatorial candidate John Gregg poses for a photo with supporters Thursday during a campaign stop at the United Steelworkers hall in Gary.

Gubernatorial candidate Gregg touts business experience on 3-day NWI swing

George Malis, right, and wife Phyllis Malis, of Hebron, pose for a photograph with gubernatorial candidate John Gregg during his campaign stop Thursday at the United Steelworkers hall in Gary.

Gubernatorial candidate Gregg touts business experience on 3-day NWI swing

George Malis, of Hebron, wears a blue mustache he made out of a bumper sticker Thursday during gubernatorial candidate John Gregg's campaign stop at the United Steelworkers hall in Gary.

Gubernatorial candidate Gregg touts business experience on 3-day NWI swing

Gubernatorial candidate John Gregg signs were on display Thursday during his campaign stop in Gary.

Gubernatorial candidate Gregg touts business experience on 3-day NWI swing

Gubernatorial candidate John Gregg talks with residents Thursday during a campaign stop at the United Steelworkers hall in Gary. Gregg is on a three-day swing that will take him to Gary, Merrillville and Crown Point today.

Gubernatorial candidate Gregg touts business experience on 3-day NWI swing

Gubernatorial candidate John Gregg talks with supporters Thursday during a campaign stop at the United Steelworkers hall in Gary.

Mittal negotiations 'frustrating' for USW

Officials from the United Steelworkers union are expected to present ArcelorMittal USA management with a series of proposals in the coming days in negotiations to forge a new labor agreement, according to an update sent to union members Monday.

Gregg speaks to steelworkers

Porter County Judge Bill Alexa and Erik Kozuszek chat after Indiana gubernatorial candidate John Gregg's speech Wednesday at United Steelworkers Local 6787 in Chesterton. Gregg, a Democrat, will face Republican Mike Pence and Libertarian Rupert Boneham in November.

Gregg speaks to steelworkers

Bumper stickers were handed out in droves Wednesday during Indiana gubernatorial candidate John Gregg's visit to the United Steelworkers hall in Chesterton.