RTI, union agree to new 6-year pact

NILES — United Steelworkers of America Local 2155 and RTI International Metals have approved a six-year labor agreement at its plant here.

The contract extends through June 30, 2018, and addresses wages, pensions and profit sharing for 350 union-represented employees at the facility. The previous work agreement was not scheduled to expire until June 30, 2013, said Dawne S. Hickton, RTI vice chairwoman, president and chief executive officer.

Hickton said RTI and the union have a more than 60-year relationship at the Niles facility.

“The extension of our labor agreement through mid-2018, as well as RTI’s intention to continue to invest in the Niles plant, is further evidence of this collective commitment to produce best-in-class, advanced titanium mill products for our global customers,” Hickton said.

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