Our Proposal
Here’s What’s on the Table
Take a closer look at the key parts of the proposal —wages, benefits, and one-time bonus upon ratification.
Information Updated as of July 23, 2026
Overview
U. S. Steel negotiations for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement are underway. Our proposal is built around protecting what employees value most while investing in the future.
Agreement Term
Five-year agreement (Sept. 1, 2026 – Sept. 1, 2031)
Provides greater long-term stability and certainty for employees and their families
HEALTHCARE
Supports smarter plan design by exploring opportunities to improve value, encourage high-value care and help manage rising healthcare costs
Addresses rising prescription drug costs by working to evaluate specialty drug spending while protecting medically necessary care
Encourages informed healthcare decisions, including choosing the right place for care to receive treatment, so we can continue providing strong benefits for employees and families
Establishes a Joint Benefits Committee made up of U. S. Steel and USW representatives to review healthcare costs and identify ways to help manage rising healthcare costs over time
Click here for more details on our initial healthcare proposal
Wages
Approximately 18.2%* total wage growth over the life of the agreement
Base pay increases every year
Click here for an illustration of the annual wage increases in our initial proposal
Retirement Benefits
Your retirement remains stable with no changes to the Carnegie Pension Plan or Steelworkers Pension Trust
Profit Sharing
The profit-sharing calculation remains unchanged
Uncapped earning opportunity continues
ratification bonus
$4,000 bonus for eligible employees upon ratification
Holidays & Vacation
No changes to holiday benefits
Existing vacation eligibility schedule remains unchanged
During the course of bargaining, the Company will make additional proposals regarding benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
*Compounded average over 5 years
Process of finalizing our agreement
