We are extremely disappointed that we have been forced to make this decision. We don’t believe the company has made good faith efforts to reach agreement at the bargaining table.

It’s general information retrieved at the gates.

We understand that the Steelworkers might have one or two horses in this race. We appreciate their support, but we don’t see at this time a need to join the United Steelworkers.

In the beginning, even before we had a chance to have serious talks, they began making preparations for a labor dispute.

Now is the time to really watch your behavior.

Yes, absolutely. It has to be doable. It has to be. This is for the community.

Unfortunately, the company decided to do something like this.

They (AK representatives) will let us know if and when the company’s response will change on that matter.

The company officially announced that we were locked out.

I’m impressed with the turnout and the amount of support.

We’re working to narrow the gap and we hope the company is serious. We’re serious. We want to make a quick resolution and the quicker it’s settled, the better.

We have been trying to do everything we can to get a contract.

This vote demonstrates that the AEIF stands united in its determination to secure an equitable labor agreement with AK Steel. The executive committee will continue negotiating with AK Steel to achieve that result.