{
  "id": 12887597,
  "title": "Stelco begins issuing layoff notices as first job cuts set to take effect Sunday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/stelco-begins-issuing-layoff-notices-as-first-job-cuts-set-to-take",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-08T14:08:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CityNews",
    "slug": "citynews",
    "url": "https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/10/08/stelco-begins-issuing-layoff-notices-as-first-job-cuts-set-to-take-effect-sunday/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United Steelworkers union has reported that Stelco Holdings Inc. has begun issuing individual layoff notices at its Hamilton, Ontario steel plant. According to Ron Wells, the union's president, about 90 workers are expected to receive such notices this week, with the first layoffs slated to commence on Sunday. The company anticipates a phased reduction over roughly three weeks as it suspends operations. The cuts are projected to impact around 330 workers at the Hamilton plant, with further reductions anticipated among co-op employees and staff at Lake Erie Works in Nanticoke, Ontario. Stelco, which is owned by U.S.-based Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., disclosed last week its intention to eliminate up to 500 jobs across its Hamilton and Lake Erie facilities, attributing the decision to ongoing trade disputes, subdued demand, and persistent import pressures. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly has indicated she may pursue legal action against Cleveland-Cliffs should the corporation fail to furnish a plan detailing its adherence to the job commitments made upon its acquisition of Stelco in 2024.",
  "summary": "The union representing workers at Stelco Holdings Inc.’s steel plant in Hamilton, Ont., says the company has started issuing individual layoff notices, with more expected before the end of the week. Ron Wells, president of United Steelworkers local 1005, says some workers received notices Wednesday telling them not to return for their next scheduled shift. […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Stelco begins issuing layoff notices as first job cuts set to take effect Sunday",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/stelco-begins-issuing-layoff-notices-as-first-job-cuts-set-to-take-12939277",
        "published": "2026-10-08T19:16:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}