Contributor: Stephanie Ritenbaugh

Striking workers at Boeing Defense in Missouri issued a rebuttal to the company’s dismissal of the union’s ratified proposal last week.

Meanwhile, the nation’s largest rail union said they supported the tie-up between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern once Union Pacific agreed to secure union jobs.

Public comments are open on the USMCA to offer feedback on how the agreement is functioning.

AMU's monthly survey is a great way to keep tabs on what your peers across the industry are thinking.

The extent of the damage is also being examined, a spokesperson said.

“The European aluminum recycling value chain is facing a critical situation, which is vastly amplified by the recent doubling of US Section 232 tariffs to 50%,” European Aluminum stated.

The year-over-year decline was partly due to the significant drop in exports, however demand fell in all market segments, with the exception of foil, according to the Aluminum Association.

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Three of the four cast houses are fully commissioned and are producing all 3000, 5000 and 6000 series ingots for industrial, can sheet and automotive sectors.

There’s a lot of news to keep track of, so we’re lending a hand with highlights from the past month and what they mean for you.