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U.S. Steel Chairman Elected to National Safety Council Board
Nov. 1, 2011 - The National Safety Council announced the election of U.S. Steel Chairman and CEO John P. Surma and three other new members to its Board of Directors.

U. S. Steel Reports 2011 3rd Quarter Results
Oct. 26, 2011 - United States Steel Corp. reported third quarter 2011 net income of $22 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, compared to a second quarter 2011 net income of $222 million, or $1.33 per diluted share, and a Q3 2010 net loss of $51 million, or $0.35 per diluted share.

United States Steel to Kick Off Annual United Way Campaign
Sep. 30, 2011 - United States Steel will kick off its Pittsburgh-area 2011 United Way employee campaign with its annual Party on the Plaza event on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011.

U. S. Steel Announces Executive Appointments
Aug. 2, 2011 - United States Steel announced two executive appointments in its corporate risk management and finance organizations; both appointments are effective immediately.

U.S. Steel Reports 2011 Second Quarter Results
Jul. 26, 2011 - United States Steel reported net income of $222 million on net sales of $5.12 billion for the second quarter, and net income of $136 million on net sales of $9.98 billion for the first six months of 2011.

Fitch Downgrades U.S. Steel's IDR; Outlook Stable
Jun. 24, 2011 - Fitch Ratings has downgraded the Issuer Default Rating of United States Steel Corp. to 'BB' from 'BB+'. The agency noted that the company’s rating outlook is stable.

U. S. Steel Tags Leader for North American Flat-Rolled Product Quality Assurance
Jun. 15, 2011 - United States Steel Corp. has appointed Lisa A. Roudabush to the newly created position of Managing Director – Product Quality for the company's reorganized North American Flat-Rolled Product Quality Assurance organization. Scott D. Buckiso will succeed Roudabush as General Manager – Mon Valley Works. Both appointments will be effective July 1.

U. S. Steel Names Vice President and General Director of U. S. Steel Serbia
Jun. 14, 2011 - United States Steel has appointed Michael S. Rhoads Vice President and General Director of U. S. Steel Serbia, replacing Matthew B. Perkins, who will be returning to the U.S. to serve as General Manager of the company’s Gary Works.

U. S. Steel Names New Execs in North American Flat-Rolled Group
Jun. 14, 2011 - United States Steel announced several executive appointments in its North American flat-rolled products organization, including Anton Lukac as Vice President – U.S. Flat-Rolled Operations and Sharon K. Owen as Vice President – Supply Chain & Customer Service.

U. S. Steel, Carnegie Pension Fund Announce Executive Changes
Jun. 7, 2011 - United States Steel and the trustee for its pension and other benefit plans, Carnegie Pension Fund, have announced that Gary A. Glynn, President of the fund since 1985, will retire effective July 31. Effective August 1, William Donovan, who currently serves as Vice President – Investments, will succeed Glynn as President.

U. S. Steel Announces Vice President - Tubular Technology & Business Development
May 2, 2011 - David L. Britten will join U. S. Steel effective May 3, 2011, to serve in the newly created position of Vice President – Tubular Technology & Business Development.

United States Steel Reports 2011 First Quarter Results
Apr. 27, 2011 - United States Steel reported a net loss of $86 million on net sales of $4.86 billion for the first quarter of 2011.

U. S. Steel, Lambda Technologies Enter Technology Agreement
Mar. 15, 2011 - U. S. Steel Tubular Products enters into an agreement with Surface Enhancement Technologies that will make the company the exclusive tubular products manufacturer to utilize Low Plasticity Burnishing.

Macsteel Service Centers USA Acquires Steel Coil Services
Mar. 1, 2011 - Macsteel Service Centers USA has acquired the assets and business of Steel Coil Services in Catoosa, Okla., a subsidiary of United States Steel Corp.

U. S. Steel Announces Management Changes in North America, Europe
Feb. 4, 2011 - United States Steel announced several management changes at its North American and European operations, including the appointment of Malisa J. Sommers to the position Managing Director – Transportation and President of Transtar, Inc., U. S. Steel's transportation subsidiary.

U.S. Steel Reports 2010 4th Quarter, Full-Year Results
Jan. 26, 2011 - United States Steel Corp. reported a net loss of $249 million on net sales of $4.3 billion for the fourth quarter, and a net loss of $482 million on net sales of $17.37 billion for the full year 2010.

U. S. Steel Announces Management Appointments
Jan. 20, 2011 - United States Steel announces three management appointments in its supply chain organization effective immediately, including the appointment of new General Managers for Customer Service and Logistics Service, as well as filling the newly created role of General Manager – Delivery Performance & Processed Products.

Guarantee Electrical Completes Power Assignment on SunCoke Facility in Granite City
Jan. 14, 2011 - Guarantee Electrical has completed a $20 million assignment to power and supply process / instrumentation wiring, equipment commissioning, lighting and voice/data services for a new metallurgical coke manufacturing/heat energy recovery facility built by SunCoke Energy in Granite City, Ill.

OSHA Cites U.S. Steel, Power Piping Following July 2010 Explosion
Jan. 14, 2011 - OSHA has cited U.S. Steel Corp. and Power Piping Co. with safety citations for failing to provide an effective energy control procedure and exposing workers to burns following an explosion at U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works facility in July 2010.

EPA, DOJ and Indiana Reach Proposed Settlement on Westville, Ind., Superfund Site
Dec. 30, 2010 - U.S. EPA Region 5, U.S. DOJ, Indiana DEM and the Office of the Indiana Attorney General have reached a proposed settlement with a group of 13 potentially responsible parties who will pay for and complete the final phase of cleanup at the Cam-Or Superfund site in Westville, Ind.

U. S. Steel Makes Additional Management Appointments in North America
Dec. 14, 2010 - United States Steel Corp. announced several appointments in its North American operations unit effective Jan. 1, 2011, including naming Scott H. Coleman as General Manager of Great Lakes Works, U. S. Steel's integrated steelmaking facility in Ecorse and River Rouge, Mich.

U. S. Steel, Kobe Announce Capital Investment for Pro-Tec Coating
Dec. 3, 2010 - United States Steel Corp. and Kobe Steel, Ltd. have reached an agreement for their joint venture, Pro-Tec Coating Co. in Leipsic, Ohio, to begin construction on a continuous annealing line at the facility. Completion of the project is estimated at 24 months.

U. S. Steel’s Goodish to Retire; Executive Transitions Announced
Dec. 3, 2010 - United States Steel Corp. announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John H. Goodish has elected to retire effective Dec. 31, 2010, after 40 years of service with the company. The company announced several executive transitions effective Jan. 1, 2011, following Goodish's retirement.

U. S. Steel Announces Management Changes
Nov. 30, 2010 - United States Steel has named Mark G. Tabler as Vice President-Operations at U. S. Steel Kosice. Tabler succeeds Patrick J. Mullarkey, who was recently named President of United Spiral Pipe, the company's large-diameter spiral welded pipe manufacturing joint venture. James F. Dudek will succeed Tabler as Plant Manager-Clairton Plant.

U. S. Steel Tubular Products Honors 2010 Chief Roughneck Awardee
Nov. 10, 2010 - U. S. Steel Tubular Products has named Aubrey K. McClendon, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Chesapeake Energy as the recipient of its Chief Roughneck Award for 2010.

Canadian Steelworkers Critical of U.S. Steel Lockout
Nov. 9, 2010 - U.S. Steel recently locked out 900 workers at its Hamilton Works facility for refusing “major, unilateral contract concessions,” according to Canadian steelworkers. The cuts include pension changes that also would affect 9000 retired workers receiving pensions.

U. S. Steel Appoints Executives in Tubular Products
Oct. 28, 2010 - United States Steel Corp. announced several executive appointments in its Tubular Products business, including Douglas R. Matthews, currently Vice President of Tubular Operations, being appointed Senior Vice President – Tubular Operations.

United States Steel Reports 2010 Q3 Results
Oct. 27, 2010 - United States Steel Corp. reported a third-quarter 2010 net loss of $51 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $25 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2010 and a net loss of $303 million, or $2.11 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2009.

U. S. Steel Introduces ACRYLUME CF to its Construction Steel Lineup
Oct. 13, 2010 - United States Steel announced the addition of ACRYLUME CF™ Coated Sheet to the company’s lineup of construction steels, offering the environmentally conscious metal building construction industry the nation's first chromium-free acrylic coating on GALVALUME® Coated Sheet.

worldsteel Recognizes Safety and Health Leaders
Oct. 11, 2010 - The World Steel Association recognized last week four of its member companies for excellence in safety and health programs: BlueScope Steel, Posco, Tata Steel and United States Steel.

United States Steel Kicks Off Annual United Way Campaign
Sep. 22, 2010 - United States Steel Corp. kicked off its Pittsburgh-area 2010 United Way employee campaign by hosting its annual Party on the Plaza event on Sept. 21 outside the U. S. Steel Tower. The event is the largest one-day fundraising event for the United Way of Allegheny County.

U.S. Steel Chairman Named to Trade Advisory Committee
Sep. 21, 2010 - United States Steel Chairman and CEO John P. Surma has been appointed by President Obama to a two-year term on the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations.

U. S. Steel Reports 2nd Quarter 2010 Results
Jul. 28, 2010 - U.S. Steel reported a net loss of $25 million on net sales of $4.7 billion for the second quarter, and a net loss of $182 million on net sales of $8.6 billion for the first six months of 2010.

Court Rules Against Delay in U.S. Steel Case
Jul. 27, 2010 - Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal has ruled against U.S. Steel’s request to for a stay in proceedings related to the company’s failure to satisfy commitments made under the Investment Canada Act prior to the company’s purchase of Stelco.

U.S. Steel Joins Coalition to Help Keep Chicago Locks Open
Jul. 15, 2010 - The UnLock Our Jobs coalition announced several new members, including U.S. Steel Corp., Ports of Indiana, and American Agriculture Movement. The coalition works toward a comprehensive solution to stop the spread of Asian Carp, while leaving the Chicago locks open to commerce.

U. S. Steel Names General Manager-Logistics Services
Jun. 18, 2010 - United States Steel names Gerald W. Gagliano as General Manager—Logistics Services, with responsibility for overseeing all outbound rail, barge and truck operations at all domestic U. S. Steel facilities.

Court Upholds Canadian Law, Dismisses U.S. Steel Case on Unconstitutionality
Jun. 15, 2010 - A Canadian Federal Court ruling confirms the federal government's ability and obligation to ensure foreign takeovers of Canadian companies provide real benefits to the country, and dismissing a legal challenge by U.S. Steel, which had argued the Investment Canada Act's enforcement mechanisms were unconstitutional.

U. S. Steel Canada to Sell Bar, Bloom & Billet Mill to Max Aicher North America
Apr. 29, 2010 - U. S. Steel Canada enters into an agreement to sell the No. 1 Bar Mill and the No. 3 Bloom and Billet Mill at its Hamilton Works to Max Aicher (North America) Inc.

United States Steel Reports 1st Quarter 2010 Results
Apr. 28, 2010 - United States Steel reports a net loss of $157 million on net sales of $3.9 billion for the first quarter of 2010.

U. S. Steel Selects New General Manager-Raw Materials
Apr. 20, 2010 - United States Steel Corp. has named Marc F. Stoken as the General Manager-Raw Materials effective April 1. He is responsible for overseeing all raw materials purchasing activities for U. S. Steel's North American operations.

Lake Erie Plant Employees Ratify New Collective Bargaining Agreement
Apr. 16, 2010 - United Steelworkers Local Union 8782 has ratified a new three-year labor contract for employees at U. S. Steel Canada Inc.'s Lake Erie Plant.

United Steelworkers, U.S. Steel Reach Tentative Deal at Nanticoke
Apr. 9, 2010 - Negotiating teams for USW Local 8782 and U.S. Steel Canada's Lake Erie Works facility reach a tentative agreement that could bring an end to the lock-out that has been ongoing since last August.

U. S. Steel to Record Q1 Charge due to New Healthcare Legislation
Apr. 8, 2010 - United States Steel expects to record a charge of approximately $27 million in the first quarter of 2010 as a result of recently enacted Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.

United States Steel Announces Pricing on Senior Notes Offering
Mar. 17, 2010 - United States Steel Corp. announced the pricing of its public offering of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 7.375% Senior Notes due 2020. The notes were priced at 99.125% of the principal amount.

U.S. Steel Announces Executive Appointments in Europe, North America
Feb. 5, 2010 - United States Steel announced several new appointments, including a new Vice President–Commercial, Europe, and two advancements in the company's North American sales and marketing organizations.

Cliffs Natural Resources Closes Wabush Mines Acquisition
Feb. 2, 2010 - Cliffs Natural Resources completes acquisition of the interest held in the Wabush Mines joint venture by former partners U.S. Steel Canada and ArcelorMittal Dofasco.

United States Steel Reports 4th Quarter, Full-Year Results
Jan. 27, 2010 - United States Steel Corp. reported a net loss of $267 million on net sales of $3.35 billion for the fourth quarter, and a net loss of $1,401 million on net sales of $11.05 billion for the full year 2009.

U. S. Steel Expands Weathered Metal Series for Architectural Applications
Jan. 26, 2010 - In a joint project with Precoat Metals, United States Steel Corp. has launched its Weathered Metal Series, which adds weathered copper and weathered galvanized steel to its offering.

U. S. Steel, Others File for Critical Circumstances in Tubular Trade Case
Jan. 8, 2010 - U.S. Steel and other petitioning parties will make an allegation of "critical circumstances" in the ongoing antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into seamless standard, line and pressure pipe from China.

API Steel Pipe Factory Completed in Pittsburg
Nov. 13, 2009 - Posco has completed construction of an annual 270,000-tonne scale API steel pipe factory in Pittsburg, Calif. United Spiral Pipe, established jointly with U.S. Steel and Seah Steel, will manufacture and sell API-certified steel pipes designed for energy transportation.

U. S. Steel Tubular Announces 2009 Chief Roughneck Award
Nov. 6, 2009 - U. S. Steel Tubular Products, Inc. announces Harold Korell, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Southwestern Energy, as the recipient of its Chief Roughneck Award for 2009.

United Spiral Pipe Dedicates New Facility
Nov. 4, 2009 - United Spiral Pipe, a joint venture of U.S. Steel, Posco, and SeAH Steel, recently dedicated its new spiral welded pipe manufacturing facility in Pittsburg, Calif., that will produce 300,000 net tons of line pipe per year at its peak.

U.S. Steel Announces Executive Changes
Nov. 3, 2009 - United States Steel recently announced several executive-level leadership changes. Vice President-Supply Chain & Customer Service John C. Price will retire effective November 30; Anton Lukac will assume his position. Anthony R. Bridge will succeed Lukac.

United States Steel Reports 3rd Quarter Results
Oct. 28, 2009 - United States Steel Corp. reported a net loss of $303 million on net sales of $2.82 billion for the third quarter and a net loss of $1.13 billion on net sales of $7.69 billion for the first nine months of 2009.

EPA to Weigh Public Comment on New Wastewater Permit for Gary Works
Oct. 16, 2009 - EPA Region 5 withdraws its earlier objections to a 2007 version of Indiana's wastewater discharge permit for U.S. Steel's Gary Works. EPA is withholding final judgment on the new draft permit until a 45-day comment period is completed.

Cliffs to Acquire Partners’ 73.2% Interest in Wabush Mines
Oct. 13, 2009 - Cliffs Natural Resources plans to exercise its right of first refusal and acquire U.S. Steel Canada’s 44.6% interest and ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s 28.6% interest in the Wabush Mines joint venture.

U.S. Steel Canada, ArcelorMittal to Sell Interests in Wabush Mines Joint Venture
Oct. 12, 2009 - U.S. Steel Canada and ArcelorMittal have entered into an agreement with Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines, providing for the purchase by Consolidated of U.S. Steel Canada's 44.6% interest and ArcelorMittal's 28.6% interest in Wabush Mines.

USW Supports Lakeside's Bid for Former Stelco Facilities
Aug. 28, 2009 - The United Steelworkers is supporting Lakeside Steel's bid to acquire the former Stelco's steelmaking facilities at Hamilton and Nanticoke, Ont., from U.S. Steel.

U. S. Steel Worldwide Marketing VP to Retire
Aug. 10, 2009 - United States Steel announces the retirement of Vice President-Worldwide Marketing Richard M. Efkeman effective Aug. 31, 2009, after 38 years of service with the company.

U.S. Steel Reports Second Quarter Results
Jul. 29, 2009 - United States Steel reports a net loss of $392 million on net sales of $2.1 billion for the second quarter, and a net loss of $831 million on net sales of $4.88 billion for the first six months of 2009.

Baosteel Moves up to No. 3 Position for 2008 Crude Steel Output
Jul. 10, 2009 - Baosteel moves up to the number-three position in World Steel Association’s recently announced ranking of top steel producers for 2008.

Volkswagen Honors U.S. Steel as Top Global Supplier
Jun. 30, 2009 - United States Steel was the only steel company selected by Volkswagen to receive its ‘Group Award 2009’.

New Auto-Steel Partnership Toolkit helps Automakers Boost Fuel Economy with AHSS
Jun. 16, 2009 - The Auto/Steel Partnership releases its latest update to the Advanced High-Strength Steel Applications Design and Stamping Process Guidelines, a comprehensive manual designed to help with the specification and application of specific grades of AHSS parts.

Steelworkers Welcome U.S. Steel's Recall of 800 at Hilton Works
Jun. 16, 2009 - United Steelworkers Local 8782 expresses mixed response to U.S. Steel’s announcement that it would call workers back to its Hilton Works facility.

U. S. Steel Announces Global Raw Materials Appointments
May 14, 2009 - United States Steel announces two management changes in its global raw materials organization, including the appointment of Steven A. McFatridge as General Manager—Raw Materials for U. S. Steel's European operations and William J. McFadden as General Manager—Raw Materials for U. S. Steel's North American operations.

U. S. Steel Names Managing Director-Transportation, President-Transtar
May 14, 2009 - United States Steel announces the appointment of Thomas Kelly as Managing Director - Transportation and President of Transtar, the company's transportation subsidiary.

U. S. Steel Completes Offering of Common Stock, Notes
May 5, 2009 - United States Steel nets nearly $1.5 billion with its just-completed public offering of $862,500,000 principal amount of 4% Senior Convertible Notes due 2014 and 27,140,000 shares of Common Stock.

OSHA recognizes U.S. Steel Research and Technology Center for employee safety and health
Apr. 29, 2009 - OSHA Deputy Regional Administrator Edward Selker honored the agency at a special ceremony held at the U.S. Steel Research and Development Center in Munhall

Unites States Steel Reports Loss for 1st Quarter 2009
Apr. 28, 2009 - United States Steel reports a net loss of $439 million on net sales of $2.75 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009.

U. S. Steel Announces General Manager—Procurement
Mar. 31, 2009 - United States Steel names Timothy J. Lynch as General Manager—Procurement, succeeding Leslie J. Broglie, who has elected to retire after 34 years of service with the company.

U. S. Steel Announces Vice President-Tubular Operations
Feb. 26, 2009 - ABSTRACT: United States Steel appoints Douglas R. Matthews as Vice President—Tubular Operations and President of the company's U. S. Steel Tubular Products subsidiary.

U. S. Steel Names VP Procurement, Raw Materials & Real Estate
Feb. 25, 2009 - United States Steel appoints Michael J. Hatcher as Vice President—Procurement, Raw Materials & Real Estate, succeeding Christopher J. Navetta, who will retire in April.v

U. S. Steel Appoints Three More Executive as Part of Leadership Restructuring
Feb. 25, 2009 - United States Steel announce three more executive appointments as part of the company’s leadership restructuring process.

U. S. Steel Announces Management Changes at U. S. Steel Kosice
Feb. 24, 2009 - United States Steel announces the appointment of Patrick J. Mullarkey as Vice President—Operations at U. S. Steel Kosice, and the promotion of Vladimir Jacko to the position of Vice President—Technology, also at U. S. Steel Kosice.

U. S. Steel Names Vice President and General Director of U. S. Steel Serbia
Feb. 24, 2009 - United States Steel announces the appointment of Matthew B. Perkins to the position of Vice President and General Director of U. S. Steel Serbia.

U. S. Steel Announces Management Changes at Gary, Granite City
Feb. 18, 2009 - United States Steel announces several management changes at its domestic operating facilities, including the appointment of Sharon K. Owen as General Manager of Gary Works in Gary, Ind.

U.S. Steel Announces New Materials Management and Procurement GM
Feb. 17, 2009 - United States Steel announces the appointment of Malisa J. Sommers as General Manager—Global Materials Management and Procurement Operations.

U. S. Steel Announces Three More Executive Retirements
Feb. 11, 2009 - United States Steel announces three additional senior-level executives have elected to retire from the company effective April 1, 2009: J. James Kutka Jr., Christopher J. Navetta, and Eugene P. Trudell.

U. S. Steel Senior VP & Controller to Retire
Feb. 10, 2009 - United States Steel announces that Senior Vice President & Controller Larry G. Schultz has elected to retire from the company effective April 1, 2009.

U. S. Steel Senior VP Administration to Retire
Feb. 10, 2009 - United States Steel announces that Thomas W. Sterling, Senior Vice President – Administration, has elected to retire from the company effective April 1, 2009.

About 500 U. S. Steel Employees Opt for Early Retirement
Feb. 9, 2009 - About 500 United States Steel employees elect to retire under a Voluntary Early Retirement Program, including a number of the company’s Headquarter and Operations executives.

U. S. Steel Tubular to Relocate Administrative Offices
Jan. 29, 2009 - United States Steel announces plans to relocate the administrative offices of its U. S. Steel Tubular Products subsidiary from Dallas to the company's corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pa.

U. S. Steel Tubular Operations VP to Retire
Jan. 29, 2009 - United States Steel announces the retirement of Joseph Alvarado, Vice President—Tubular Operations and President of the company's U. S. Steel Tubular Products subsidiary.

U. S. Steel Reports 4th Quarter, Full-Year 2008 Results
Jan. 28, 2009 - United States Steel reports net income of $308 million on net sales of $4,565 million for the fourth quarter, and net income of $2,130 million on net sales of $23.817 billion for the full year 2008.

U. S. Steel Tubular to Exit DOM Tubular Products Business
Jan. 6, 2009 - United States Steel subsidiary U. S. Steel Tubular Products announces plans to close the drawn-over-mandrel lines at its Texas Operations Division and exit the DOM tubular products business.

U. S. Steel Names New General Manager-Sales
Dec. 10, 2008 - ABSTRACT: United States Steel announced the appointment of newGeneral Manager - Sales to replace Don L. Cook Jr., who will retire after 43 years of service with the company.

U. S. Steel Announces Top-Level Changes at Fairfield Works
Dec. 10, 2008 - ABSTRACT: United States Steel announces new General Manager of Fairfield Works to replace Merle Stein, who will retire after 38 years of service with the company.

U. S. Steel to Consolidate Production for Greater Efficiency
Dec. 3, 2008 - U. S. Steel will temporarily idle a number of its facilities over the next several weeks, as it concentrates production at its Mon Valley, Gary, Fairfield and Lake Erie Works.

U. S. Steel Tubular Names Chief Roughneck Award Recipient
Nov. 12, 2008 - U. S. Steel Tubular Products names Diemer True, Founder and Chairman of the Diamond Companies of Wyoming, as the recipient of its Chief Roughneck Award for 2008.

U. S. Steel Acquires Outstanding Interests in Clairton 1314B Partnership
Nov. 3, 2008 - U. S. Steel acquires additional equity interests that it did not previously own in the Clairton 1314B Partnership LP for a price of $104 million, and subsequently terminated the Partnership.

U. S. Steel Reports Record 3rd Quarter Results
Oct. 29, 2008 - United States Steel reports net income of $919 million on net sales of $7.3 billion for the third quarter, and net income of $1.82 billion on net sales of $19.3 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.

U. S. Steel, Worthington Complete Deal to Expand Joint Venture
Oct. 2, 2008 - United States Steel and Worthington Industries complete their plan to expand and modify their Worthington Specialty Processing joint venture.

U. S. Steel, Worthington to Expand Specialty Processing Joint Venture
Sep. 24, 2008 - United States Steel and Worthington Industries announce plans to expand and modify their current Worthington Specialty Processing joint venture with the addition of U.S. Steel’s ProCoil steel processing subsidiary and Worthington’s Worthington Steel Taylor subsidiary.

U. S. Steel Employees Ratify New Collective Bargaining Agreements
Sep. 11, 2008 - United Steelworkers-represented employees ratify two new four-year collective bargaining agreements with United States Steel and its U. S. Steel Tubular Products subsidiary.

Steelworkers Ratify New 4-Year Contract with U.S. Steel
Sep. 10, 2008 - Union members ratify a new 4-year labor agreement between the United Steelworkers and U.S. Steel in a mail-in secret ballot vote that concluded Tuesday at union headquarters.

Samuel Manu-Tech Completes Sale of Nanticoke Pickling Assets
Sep. 2, 2008 - Samuel Manu-Tech completes the sale of its Nanticoke, Ont., steel pickling operations to U.S. Steel Canada for $37.5 million.

U. S. Steel Canada Acquires Pickle Line Assets in Nanticoke
Sep. 2, 2008 - U. S. Steel Canada completes its acquisition of three pickle lines adjacent to its Lake Erie Works from Nelson Steel, a division of Samuel Manu-Tech Inc.

Steelworkers: This Contract is the New Standard
Aug. 13, 2008 - The USW says its new tentative agreement with U.S. Steel increases wages, improves pensions and benefits, addresses local working conditions, and provides for continued capital investments to keep the company’s facilities competitive.

U. S. Steel, USWA Reach Tentative Agreements Covering Domestic Flat-Rolled, Iron Ore, Some Tubular
Aug. 13, 2008 - United States Steel reaches a tentative agreement with the USW on a new four-year labor contract covering U. S. Steel's domestic flat-rolled and iron ore mining facilities as well as tubular operations in Lorain, Ohio, Fairfield, Ala., and Lone Star, Texas.

U. S. Steel Announces Management Changes
Aug. 4, 2008 - United States Steel announces the appointment of Frederick T. Harnack as General Manager, Operational Excellence, with Kevin L. Zeik replacing him as General Manager, Research, effective immediately.

Samuel Manu-Tech to Sell Nanticoke Pickle Lines to U.S. Steel Canada
Jul. 31, 2008 - Samuel Manu-Tech signs non-binding letter of intent to sell all of its Nanticoke, Ont., steel pickling operations to U.S. Steel Canada.

Former Ipsco Chief Elected to U. S. Steel Board of Directors
Jul. 30, 2008 - United States Steel announces the election of David S. Sutherland to its board of directors as a Class II Director.

U.S. Steel Reports 2nd Quarter Results
Jul. 30, 2008 - United States Steel Corp. reported net income of $668 million on net sales of $6.74 billion for the second quarter, and net income of $903 million on net sales of $11.94 billion for the first half of 2008.

U. S. Steel Dedicates New Training Center for Mon Valley Works
Jul. 25, 2008 - United States Steel celebrates the opening of its new Mon Valley Works Training Hub in Duquesne, Pa., which will serve as the primary training site for employees who work at the company's three Pittsburgh-area Mon Valley Works facilities.

U. S. Steel Announces Executive Appointments in Accounting, Finance
May 29, 2008 - United States Steel announces the appointment of Larry G. Schultz as Senior Vice President & Controller, and Gregory A. Zovko as Vice President—Accounting.

U. S. Steel Announces Executive Appointments in Strategic Planning, Commercial Organizations
May 29, 2008 - United States Steel announces the appointment of J. James Kutka Jr. to the position of Senior Vice President—Strategic Planning & Business Development, with Joseph R. Scherrbaum Jr. succeeding him as Vice President—Sales & Customer Service, North American flat-roll operations.

Air Products to Build New Air Separation Unit, Liquefier at Lake Erie Works
May 21, 2008 - Air Products Canada signs a new long-term supply contract with U. S. Steel Canada for its Lake Erie Works that includes provision for construction of a new air separation unit with a high-efficiency liquefier facility.

U. S. Steel Breaks Ground on Heat Recovery Coke Plant at Granite City
May 6, 2008 - United States Steel and SunCoke Energy break ground on a $570 million joint capital investment program to construct a new state-of-the-art 650,000 ton/year coke facility adjacent to U. S. Steel’s Granite City Works.

U.S. Steel Reports 1st Quarter Results
Apr. 30, 2008 - United States Steel reports net income of $235 million on net sales of $5196 million for the first quarter of 2008.

New Sunoco Facility to Supply Coke to U.S. Steel
Apr. 29, 2008 - Sunoco’s Gateway Energy and Coke Co. will build a heat-recovery coke manufacturing facility in Granite City that will supply metallurgical-grade coke and steam to the neighboring U. S. Steel plant.

U. S. Steel Names GM for North American Flat-Rolled Marketing
Apr. 25, 2008 - United States Steel announces the appointment of Robert J. Beltz as General Manager—North American Flat-Rolled Marketing.

U. S. Steel Announces Management Changes in Commercial Organizations
Apr. 25, 2008 - United States Steel announces a series of management changes within its North American and European commercial organizations, including the return of John B. Peters from U. S. Steel Kosice to serve as General Manager—North American Flat-Rolled Customer Service.

U. S. Steel Plans Carbon Alloy Synthesis, Co-Gen Facilities in Alabama
Apr. 21, 2008 - United States Steel files permit applications for construction of a new carbon alloy synthesis facility and cogeneration facility that has the potential to provide an environment-friendly, energy-efficient alternative carbon source for its Fairfield Works.

U. S. Steel Names General Manager of Business Planning
Apr. 1, 2008 - United States Steel announces the appointment of Deborah A. Grabe to the position of General Manager—Business Planning.

U. S. Steel Presents 2007 Outstanding Supplier Awards
Apr. 1, 2008 - United States Steel recognizes seven North American-based suppliers based on factors including safety, quality, cost, customer service, and productivity.

U. S. Steel Canada Appoints General Counsel, Manager of Government and Public Affairs
Mar. 28, 2008 - U. S. Steel Canada announces the appointment of Thomas Ferns as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, as well as the appointment of Trevor Harris as Manager—Government and Public Affairs.

U.S. Steel Names General Manager—Logistics Services
Mar. 21, 2008 - United States Steel announces the promotion of William Michael Moss to the position of General Manager - Logistics Services.

U.S. Steel Reaches Deal with Health Department on Emissions Violations
Mar. 19, 2008 - U.S. Steel reaches a consent order and agreement with the Allegheny County Health Department regarding air pollution violations at the company’s Clairton Coke Works and the Edgar Thomson Plant in Braddock, Pa.

ArcelorMittal Commences Legal Action to Resolve Wabush Mines Situation
Mar. 14, 2008 - ArcelorMittal commences legal action to require U.S. Steel Canada and Cleveland-Cliffs to respect their original commitment to the sale of their interests in the Wabush Mines joint venture to ArcelorMittal Dofasco.

U. S. Steel Loses Case at Indiana Court of Appeals
Mar. 11, 2008 - United States Steel expresses disappointment over the Indiana Court of Appeals’ reversal of a previous Indiana Utilities Regulatory Commission decision involving a rate escalation provision in the company’s electric power supply contract with NIPSCO.

ArcelorMittal Dofasco Clarifies Position on Wabush Mines Sale
Mar. 5, 2008 - ArcelorMittal Dofasco expresses ‘strong exception’ to news releases issued by U.S. Steel Canada and Cleveland-Cliffs regarding their desire to withdraw from the sale of their respective interests in the Wabush Mines joint venture.

United Spiral Pipe Breaks Ground for New Facility
Mar. 3, 2008 - United Spiral Pipe—a joint venture of United States Steel, Posco, and SeAH Steel—breaks ground for a new state-of-the-art spiral welded pipe manufacturing facility in Pittsburg, Calif.

U. S. Steel Names General Manager of Granite City Works
Feb. 29, 2008 - United States Steel appoints Sharon K. Owen as General Manager of Granite City Works in Granite City, Ill.

U. S. Steel Names General Manager for Great Lakes Works
Feb. 29, 2008 - As part of a wave of personnel moves across the United States Steel organization, the company has appointed David J. Rintoul as General Manager of Great Lakes Works in Ecorse and River Rouge, Mich.

U. S. Steel Announces Management Changes at Mon Valley Works
Feb. 28, 2008 - United States Steel announced the appointment of Lisa A. Roudabush as General Manager of Mon Valley Works and Mark G. Tabler as Plant Manager of the Clairton Plant.

U. S. Steel Announces Management Changes at Gary Works
Feb. 28, 2008 - United States Steel announces management changes at Gary Works, including the appointment of Frederick G. Jauss as General Manager, Ralph Corrente as Plant Manager—Primary Operations, and David L. Armstrong as Plant Manager—Midwest Plant.

U. S. Steel Announces Key Executive Changes in U.S., Europe
Feb. 28, 2008 - United States Steel announces a series of management changes affecting the entire corporation, including the return of David H. Lohr to company headquarters to fill the new position of Senior Vice President — North American Flat-Roll Operations.

U. S. Steel Announces Retirement of Senior Vice President
Feb. 19, 2008 - John J. Connelly, U. S. Steel’s Senior Vice President—Strategic Planning and Business Development, will retire at the end of February following more than 37 years of service to the company.

U. S. Steel Plans $300 Million Capacity Expansion at Keetac
Feb. 4, 2008 - United States Steel is developing a capital investment program in excess of $300 million to expand capacity at its Minnesota Ore Operations' Keetac facility by some 3.6 million additional tons per year.

U. S. Steel Reports Year-End 2007 Results
Jan. 30, 2008 - United States Steel reports net income of $35 million on net sales of $4535 million for the fourth quarter, and net income of $879 million on net sales of $16,873 million for all of 2007.

U. S. Steel and JFE Steel to Exchange Technical Expertise
Jan. 23, 2008 - United States Steel and JFE Steel enter into a technical exchange agreement to share expertise in steelmaking practices, benchmarking, and other areas of mutual interest.

U. S. Steel Names Three New Leaders for State Governmental Affairs
Dec. 21, 2007 - United States Steel announces three appointments with responsibility for governmental affairs in a number of states in which the company operates, including Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Oklahoma, and Texas.

U. S. Steel Announces High-Profile Addition to Washington Office
Dec. 18, 2007 - United States Steel announces the addition of Katie R. McCall to its Washington, D.C., office as Manager—Federal Governmental Affairs.

U. S. Steel Prices $500 Million of Senior Unsecured Notes
Dec. 7, 2007 - United States Steel prices $500 million of 7.00% Senior Notes due 2018 at 99.087% of the principal amount.

U. S. Steel Proposes $1-Billion Capital Investment at Clairton Coke Works
Dec. 3, 2007 - United States Steel is considering a $1-billion capital investment program at its Clairton Plant that would include the construction of two high-tech, environmentally advanced coke batteries plus a co-generation facility.

U. S. Steel to Challenge ITC Decision on Welded Line Pipe from Mexico
Nov. 22, 2007 - United States Steel is challenging the ITC’s recent determination that revoking an antidumping duty order on large-diameter welded line pipe from Mexico would not be likely to cause material injury to domestic producers.

PRO-TEC Wins Prestigious Malcolm Baldrige Award
Nov. 21, 2007 - The U.S. Department of Commerce selects PRO-TEC Coating Company as one of five recipients of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award for 2007.

EPA to Hold Hearing on Draft U.S. Steel Permit for Gary Works
Nov. 9, 2007 - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 sets the time and place for the Dec. 11 public hearing on U.S. Steel’s draft wastewater permit for Gary Works.

EPA Plans Public Hearing on Gary Works Draft Permit
Nov. 2, 2007 - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 will hold a public hearing on its objections to Indiana's draft wastewater discharge permit for U.S. Steel's Gary Works.

U.S. Steel Completes Stelco Acquisition, Announces Management Team
Nov. 1, 2007 - United States Steel completes its acquisition of Stelco, and names the management team for the newly acquired facilities, which have been renamed as U. S. Steel Canada.

U.S. Steel Reports 3rd Quarter Results
Oct. 31, 2007 - United States Steel reports net income of $269 million on net sales of $4.35 billion for the third quarter, and net income of $844 million on net sales of $12.34 billion for the first nine months of 2007.

Canadian Ministry Clears U.S. Steel’s Acquisition of Stelco
Oct. 30, 2007 - United States Steel receives approval of its acquisition of Stelco from the Canadian Minister of Industry under the Investment Canada Act.

Stelco Shareholders Okay Acquisition by U.S. Steel
Oct. 29, 2007 - Stelco shareholders overwhelmingly approve the corporation’s arrangement for its acquisition by United States Steel during a special meeting of shareholders.

EPA Raises Additional Objections to Draft Permit for Gary Works
Oct. 19, 2007 - The U.S. EPA outlines three more objections to the draft wastewater discharge permit proposed by the State of Indiana for U.S. Steel’s Gary Works, following initial objections raised by EPA earlier this month.

EPA Objects to Draft Permit for U.S. Steel Gary Works
Oct. 15, 2007 - U.S. EPA raises formal objections to the draft wastewater discharge permit the state of Indiana has proposed for U.S. Steel Corp.'s Gary Works facility.

U. S. Steel Names General Manager—Commercial, Tubular Products
Oct. 1, 2007 - United States Steel appoints George H. Thompson Jr. as General Manager—Commercial in the company’s tubular products organization.

U. S. Steel Names General Manager—Service Centers
Oct. 1, 2007 - United States Steel promotes Michael N. Meyers to the position of General Manager—Service Centers, Electrical, Agricultural & Industrial Equipment in the company's flat-roll products commercial organization.

CN to Acquire Key Railway Operations from U. S. Steel
Sep. 27, 2007 - Canadian National Railway enters agreement to acquire the major portion of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway from United States Steel for US$300 million.

U. S. Steel Announces Authorized Pipe Distributors
Sep. 26, 2007 - United States Steel announces its new distribution network for domestic Standard and Line Pipe sales following its acquisition of Lone Star Technologies and related companies earlier this year.

Stelco Announces Details of Proposed Notes Redemption
Sep. 20, 2007 - U. S. Steel specifies that Stelco's floating-rate notes due 2016 are to be redeemed on the effective date of the companies’ proposed arrangement under Section 192 of the Canada Business Corporations Act involving Stelco, U.S. Steel and 1344973 Alberta ULC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Steel.

U. S. Steel Marks First Year of Mercury Switch Recovery Program
Aug. 30, 2007 - U. S. Steel marks the one-year anniversary of its participation in the National Vehicle Mercury Switch Recovery Program, a national mercury reduction program that is expected to reduce up to 75 tons of mercury emissions over the next 15 years.

U. S. Steel to Acquire Stelco
Aug. 27, 2007 - Amid much market speculation, U. S. Steel announces plans to acquire Stelco for $38.50 (Canadian) per share for an aggregate value of approximately $1.1 billion (U.S.) based on approximately 30 million fully diluted shares.

U.S. Steel Announces OCTG Authorized Distributors
Aug. 20, 2007 - United States Steel announces its new oil country goods distribution network for the United States following its acquisition of Lone Star Technologies earlier this year.

U. S. Steel Appoints General Manager of Procurement
Jul. 31, 2007 - United States Steel appoints Leslie J. Broglie as General Manager—Procurement, a position previously held by Thomas A. Coughlin, who was recently named General Manager—Materials Management.

U. S. Steel Announces Additional Appointments to Tubular Business Unit
Jul. 27, 2007 - United States Steel announces three additional operations appointments for its tubular business unit.

U.S. Steel Reports 2nd Quarter Income
Jul. 25, 2007 - United States Steel reports net income of $302 million on net sales of $4.2 billion for the second quarter, and net income of $575 million on net sales of $8.0 billion for the first six months of 2007.

Management Shuffle Continues at U. S. Steel
Jul. 17, 2007 - United States Steel announced that David J. Rintoul has been named General Manager of Granite City Works, succeeding Michael A. Fedorenko, who has been appointed General Manager of Engineering.

U. S. Steel Appoints Senior Counsel for Tubular Unit
Jul. 12, 2007 - United States Steel announces the appointment of George J. Stewart as Senior Counsel—Tubular.

Key Management Changes Continue to Ripple through U. S. Steel
Jul. 9, 2007 - United States Steel announces key management changes at Gary Works, Mon Valley Works, and its ProCoil Co. steel processing subsidiary in Canton, Mich.

Pieces Continue to Fall Into Place for U. S. Steel Tubular
Jul. 6, 2007 - United States Steel appoints William P. McNally Controller-Tubular for the company’s tubular products and services business, headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

U S Steel Names Vice President of Human Resources
Jul. 2, 2007 - United States Steel announces that Susan M. Suver has been named Vice President, Human Resources, reporting to Thomas W. Sterling, Senior Vice President—Administration.

U. S. Steel Names Plant Manager for Longview Operations
Jun. 29, 2007 - United States Steel has named Dennis G. Quirk as Plant Manager for Longview Operations, a further result of the company’s ongoing organization of its tubular business unit following completion of its Lone Star Technologies acquisition.

U. S. Steel Announces Tubular Operations Management
Jun. 27, 2007 - Following completion of its Lone Star Technologies, United States Steel is now announcing initial appointments to the operations organization for its tubular business unit.

U. S. Steel Lines up New Tubular Products Commercial Organization
Jun. 26, 2007 - With the completion of its acquisition of Lone Star Technologies and related companies, U.S. Steel announces changes to its tubular products commercial organization structure.

U. S. Steel Completes Purchase of Lone Star Technologies
Jun. 15, 2007 - United States Steel completes its acquisition of Lone Star Technologies for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $2.1 billion.

U.S. Steel to Accelerate Repairs at Clairton Coke Works
Jun. 11, 2007 - U.S. Steel will invest $76 million in Battery B at its Clairton Coke Works and pay a civil penalty of $395,900 as part of a consent agreement with the Allegheny County (Pa.) Health Department.

MultiServ to Process Slag at Provo, Great Lakes
May 23, 2007 - Harsco’s MultiServ mill services division is awarded new contracts at U.S. Steel’s Great Lakes Works, New Zealand Steel, and the former Geneva Steel facility related to the environmentally responsible on-site processing and recycling of steelmaking slag by-products.

U.S. Steel Announces Redemption of Senior Notes
May 22, 2007 - United States Steel has called for full redemption on June 20, 2007, all of its outstanding 9.75% Senior Notes due 2010.

Parsytec to Supply Surface Inspection for USS Kosice Hot Dip Galvanizing Line
May 18, 2007 - Parsytec AG has received an order from the Slovakian steelmaker USS Košice to equip their brand-new hot dip galvanizing line (HDG Line No. 3) with Dual Sensor surface inspection technology.

U.S. Steel Prices $1.1 Billion Senior Unsecured Notes
May 17, 2007 - United States Steel prices $300 million of 5.65% Senior Notes due 2013, $450 million of 6.05% Senior Notes due 2017, and $350 million of 6.65% Senior Notes due 2037.Part of the proceeds of the offering will be used to fund a portion of the company’s recently approved acquisition of Lone Star Steel.

U. S. Steel Gets FTC Green Light for Lone Star Acquisition
May 14, 2007 - United States Steel and Lone Star Technologies have received notice from the Federal Trade Commission of early termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period for the previously announced merger in which U. S. Steel would acquire Lone Star for a cash consideration of $67.50 per share.

United States Steel Reports 1st Quarter Results
Apr. 25, 2007 - United States Steel reported net income of $273 million on net sales of $3756 million for the first quarter of 2007.

U.S. Steel Appoints President of USS Real Estate
Apr. 20, 2007 - United States Steel has appointed George A. Manos to the position of President - USS Real Estate.

U. S. Steel Honors Outstanding Suppliers for 2006
Apr. 20, 2007 - United States Steel recognized seven suppliers with its Outstanding Supplier award for 2006.

U. S. Steel Names Motion Industries 2006 Outstanding Supplier
Apr. 17, 2007 - Motion Industries recently received the 2006 Outstanding Supplier Award from United States Steel Corp.

U. S. Steel Honors Tube City as Outstanding Supplier
Apr. 13, 2007 - United States Steel Corp. has honored Tube City IMS Corp.’s Tube City Division as a "2006 Outstanding S

USS Mon Valley Works Earns Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence
Apr. 12, 2007 - United States Steel Mon Valley Works was honored by Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell as one of 12 winners of the Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence.

USS Keetac Opens Forest Land for Public Recreation
Apr. 6, 2007 - United States Steel Corp.’s Minnesota Ore Operations Keetac facility in Keewatin, Minn., has enrolled 10,420 acres of its property in a state program created by the Sustainable Forest Incenti

U.S. Steel, Posco and SeAH Venture to Build Spiral Weld Pipe Mill in U.S.
Apr. 5, 2007 - United States Steel has entered into a definitive agreement with Posco and SeAH Steel to create a manufacturing facility capable of producing 300,000 net tons per year of spiral welded tubular products in the 24- to 64-inch outside diameter range.

U. S. Steel Applauds Introduction of HR 1229
Apr. 3, 2007 - April 3, 2007 — United States Steel Corp.’s Merle Stein, General Manager of the company’s Fairfield Works, joined with labor and management representatives from the Alabama steel

U.S. Steel to Acquire Lone Star Technologies
Mar. 30, 2007 - March 30, 2007 — United States Steel Corp. will acquire Lone Star Technologies, Inc. for $67.50 per

Wheeling-Pittsburgh CEO to Retire
Mar. 28, 2007 - Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel announced that Harry L. Page, prior President and Chief Operating Officer and a 39-year steel industry veteran, will retire, effective April 1, 2007.

Former U.S. Steel Property to be Fully Redeveloped
Mar. 27, 2007 - March 27, 2007 — Southworks Development LLC and Solo Cup Co. jointly announced that Southworks Development will acquire approximately 118 acres of the former U.S. Steel property currently own

Louis Dreyfus Energy Enters Service Contract with U.S. Steel
Mar. 8, 2007 - March 8, 2007 — Louis Dreyfus Energy Services LP has signed a multi-year contract with United States Steel Corp. to provide procurement and logistical services for metallurgical coal, PCI coa

Ohio Steel Producers Concerned over Imports, Health of Auto Industry
Feb. 12, 2007 - Feb. 12, 2007 — The Ohio Steel Council's third-quarter 2006 data show increases in production and shipping as compared to the same period in 2005. Although fourth-quarter 2006 figures are not

USW, Trade Groups Support Strengthening of Trade Laws
Feb. 7, 2007 - USW, Trade Groups Support Strengthening of Trade Laws Feb. 7, 2007 — The United Steelworkers is putting the full ran

U. S. Steel Names GM of State Government Affairs
Feb. 6, 2007 - Feb. 6, 2007 — United States Steel Corp. announced the appointment of Christopher J. Masciantonio

Former Steelworker President George Becker Dies
Feb. 5, 2007 - Feb. 5, 2007 — George Becker, the sixth International President of the United Steelworkers (USW), died Saturday at his home in Gibsonia, Pa., surrounded by his family, following a long battle

U.S. Steel Declares Dividend
Feb. 2, 2007 - Feb. 2, 2007 — United States Steel Corp.’s Board of Directors declared a dividend of 20 cents per share on U. S. Steel Common Stock. The dividend is payable March 10, 2007, to

U. S. Steel Names Plant Manager for Keewatin Taconite
Jan. 31, 2007 - Jan. 31, 2007 — United States Steel Corp. has appointed Michael S. Rhoads as Plant

U. S. Steel Reports 2006 Results
Jan. 30, 2007 - Jan. 30, 2007 — United States Steel Corp. reported net income of $297 million on net sales of $3.8 billion for the fourth quarter, and net income of $1,374 million on net sales of $15.7 billi

U. S. Steel Names Environmental Affairs GM
Jan. 12, 2007 - Jan. 12, 2007 — United States Steel Corp. announced that James T. Volanski has been

U. S. Steel Appoints GM for Minnesota Ore Operations
Jan. 11, 2007 - Jan. 11, 2007 — United States Steel Corp. announced the appointment of Scott H. Coleman

U.S. Steel Names New General Manager for Mon Valley Works
Jan. 10, 2007 - Jan. 10, 2007 — United States Steel Corp. has named Anton Lukac General Manager of Mon Valley Works

U. S. Steel Announces Completion of Securities Redemption
Jan. 3, 2007 - Jan. 3, 2007 — United States Steel Corp. announced that it has completed the redemption of its 10% Senior Quarterly Income Debt Securities (the "SQUIDS") due 2031. Redempti

U. S. Steel Announces Completion of Tender Offer
Dec. 29, 2006 - Dec. 29, 2006 — United States Steel Corp. announced that it has successfully completed its cash tender offer and consent solicitation for its 10-3/4% Senior Notes due August 1, 2008.

U.S. Steel to Withdraw Pacific Exchange Listing
Dec. 18, 2006 - Dec. 18, 2006 — United States Steel Corp. announced plans to withdraw the listing of its common stock from NYSE Arca, Inc., formerly

U. S. Steel VP of Law and Environmental Affairs to Retire in February
Dec. 7, 2006 - Dec. 7, 2006 — United States Steel Corp. Chairman and CEO John P.

U. S. Steel Chief Legal & Administrative Officer to Retire in February
Dec. 7, 2006 - Dec. 7, 2006 — United States Steel Corp. Chairman and CEO John P. Surma announced that

Esmark Slate Takes Helm at Wheeling Pittsburgh
Dec. 4, 2006 - Dec. 4, 2006 — The newly installed board of directors for Wheeling-Pittsburgh Corp. announced t

U.S. Steel Makes Changes in Top Mon Valley and Headquarters Management
Nov. 30, 2006 - Nov. 30, 2006 — United States Steel Corp. announced three key personnel changes involving key m

Gary Works Honored for Conservation Efforts
Nov. 17, 2006 - Nov. 17, 2006 — U.S. Steel’s Gary Works was among a select group of companies honored by

U.S. Steel Board of Directors Elects New Member
Nov. 6, 2006 - Nov. 6, 2006 — United States Steel Corp. announced that

U.S. Steel Announces Stock Repurchase Program
Nov. 3, 2006 - Nov. 3, 2006 — United States Steel Corp.’s Board of Directors has approved the

U.S. Steel Reports 3rd Quarter Results
Nov. 1, 2006 - Nov. 1, 2006 — United States Steel Corp. reported net income of $417 million on net sales of $4

ITC Survives Day One of Corrosion-Resistant Steel Review Hearing
Oct. 18, 2006 - Oct. 18, 2006 — Tuesday, Oct. 17 marked Day 1 of a two-day International Trade Commission (ITC)

U. S. Steel Announces New General Manager for Gary Works
Aug. 25, 2006 - Aug. 25, 2006 — United States Steel Corp. announced that Michael S. Williams

Terza to Lead U. S. Steel Focus on Coke Battery Reliability and Rehabilitation
Aug. 25, 2006 - Aug. 25, 2006 — United States Steel Corp. announced the appointment of

Mittal Realigns Management at Mittal Steel USA
Aug. 16, 2006 - Aug. 16, 2006 — As part of its ongoing effort to strategically align the company's flat product

U. S. Steel Sponsors Annual INROADS Event
Aug. 14, 2006 - Aug. 14, 2006 — United States Steel Corp. recently sponsored INROADS Inc.’s annual Pittsb

United States Steel Reports 2nd Quarter Results
Jul. 26, 2006 - July 26, 2006 — United States Steel Corp. reported net income of $404 million on sales of $4.1

Esmark Announces Nominees for Wheeling-Pittsburgh Board
Jul. 21, 2006 - July 21, 2006 — Esmark Inc. announced its nominees for directors in preparation for the next Wh

Fairfield Works Opens Maintenance Training Center
Jun. 21, 2006 - June 21, 2006 — United States Steel Corp.’s Fairfield Works has opened a new Maintenance

USS MEDS Shares Convert to Common Stock
Jun. 16, 2006 - June 16, 2006 — United States Steel Corp. reported that each of its outstanding shares of 7.00%

U. S. Steel Names General Manager for Granite City Works
Apr. 27, 2006 - April 27, 2006 — United States Steel Corp. announced that Michael A. Fedorenko<

U. S. Steel Reports First Quarter Results
Apr. 26, 2006 - April 26, 2006 — United States Steel Corp. reported net income of $256 million on net sales of $3.7 billion for the first quarter of 2006. The $256 million net income ($2

MultiServ Awarded Contracts at North American Stainless, U.S. Steel
Apr. 6, 2006 - April 6, 2006 — Kentucky-based North American Stainless (NAS) has awarded Harsco Corp.

Woodings Completes Tuyere Stock Installation for Gary No. 14 Blast Furnace
Feb. 15, 2006 - Feb. 15, 2006 — Woodings Industrial Corp. has completed its installation of 34 tuyere stocks for U.S. Steel’s No. 14 Blast Furnace at the Gary Works. U. S. Steel a

U. S. Steel Names General Manager of Corporate Diversity
Feb. 10, 2006 - Feb. 10, 2006 — United States Steel Corp. announced the appointment of F. David Coleman<

U. S. Steel Announces Two Appointments in Fairless Region
Feb. 3, 2006 - Feb. 3, 2006 — United States Steel Corp. announced two appointments in the Fairless Hills region of its USS Real Estate division.

U. S. Steel Announces Common Stock Repurchase Program
Feb. 1, 2006 - Feb. 1, 2006 — United States Steel Corp.’s Board of Directors has approved the repurchase of up to 8 million shares of its common stock. Commenting on the new repu

U. S. Steel Reports Year-End Results
Jan. 31, 2006 - Jan. 31, 2006 — United States Steel Corp. reported fourth quarter 2005 net income of $109 million on net sales of $3470 million for the fourth quarter, and net income of $910 mil

Paulson Announces Substitute Nominee for Algoma Shareholder Meeting
Dec. 21, 2005 - Paulson & Co. Inc., which had previously requisitioned a special shareholder meeting to replace a majority of Algoma directors, has now announced a substitution on its slate of nominees for the board — John Hritz, the direct successor to James Wareham as president of AK Steel Corp., who will replace Mr. Wareham.

October Steel Imports 18% Higher than Previous Month
Nov. 30, 2005 - The United States imported a total of 2,726,000 net tons (NT) of steel in October according to the latest report by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), which is based on preliminary Census Bureau data. The total included 1,995,000 net tons of finished steel.

Surma to Replace Usher as Chairman of U. S. Steel
Nov. 30, 2005 - United States Steel Corp.’s board of directors has elected John P. Surma Jr. chairman of the board, effective February 1, 2006.

United States Steel Reports 3rd Quarter Results
Oct. 26, 2005 - United States Steel Corp. reported net income of $107 million on net sales of $3,200 million for the third quarter of 2005.

Ohio Steel Producers Report First Half Results
Oct. 4, 2005 - Ohio steelmakers posted moderately strong production and shipping figures for the first half of 2005, even as the market struggled to emerge from an inventory correction that began before the end of 2004.

Agencies Reach Agreement with U.S. Steel on Clean Air and Water Violations
Sep. 22, 2005 - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Justice and the state of Ohio have reached an agreement with United States Steel Corp. on alleged clean-air and clean-water violations by the former USS/Kobe Steel Co. facility in Lorain, Ohio.

U. S. Steel Adjusts Third Quarter Earnings Expectations
Sep. 21, 2005 - United States Steel Corp. expects third quarter results will be below the current range of earnings estimates reported by investment analysts. The company says that in late October, it will report significant declines in income for the Flat-rolled and U. S. Steel Europe segments, compared to second quarter results.

U. S. Steel Names General Sales Manager for Service Centers
Sep. 15, 2005 - United States Steel Corp. announced the appointment of George H. Thompson to the position of General Manager—Service Centers, Electrical, Agricultural and Industrial Equipment. The appointment was effective September 1.

Equipment Failure Could Delay Completion of Gary Blast Furnace Rebuild
Sep. 13, 2005 - United States Steel Corp. has confirmed that an equipment failure at the company’s Gary Works could delay completion of its rebuild of Blast Furnace No. 14.

U. S. Steel Reports Management Appointments in Commercial Organization
Sep. 1, 2005 - United States Steel Corp. announced that J. James Kutka has been appointed Senior Vice President—Commercial, effective September 1.

USS Granite City Works Earns Ford Q1 Certification
Aug. 31, 2005 - United States Steel Corp.’s Granite City Works has earned Ford Motor Co.'s Bulk Materials Q1 quality certification.

U. S. Steel Announces Headquarters Appointments
Aug. 10, 2005 - United States Steel Corp. announced the appointment of Frederick T. Harnack to the position of General Manager—Research, and John C. Price to the position of General Manager—Business Planning. The appointments, both of which are based in the group’s Pittsburgh headquarters, went into effect August 1.

U. S. Steel Announces Additional Management Changes
Aug. 8, 2005 - United States Steel Corp. announced the appointment of Sharon K. Kelley to Plant Manager of the Midwest Plant in Portage, Ind.

U. S. Steel Names Automotive General Manager
Aug. 5, 2005 - United States Steel Corp. has advanced Peter J. Alvarado to the position of General Manager—Automotive and Vice President U. S. Steel International with responsibility for the company's technologically advanced Automotive Center in Troy, Mich.

U. S. Steel Names General Manager of Great Lakes Works
Aug. 3, 2005 - United States Steel Corp. announced that Frederick G. Jauss has been named General Manager of Great Lakes Works, effective August 1. In his new position, Jauss replaces Frederick T. Harnack, who has been named General Manager of Research at Pittsburgh headquarters.

U. S. Steel Announces Common Stock Repurchase Program
Jul. 27, 2005 - United States Steel Corp.’s Board of Directors has approved the repurchase of up to eight million shares of United States Steel Corp. common stock.

U. S. Steel Reports 2nd Quarter Results
Jul. 27, 2005 - United States Steel Corp. reported net income of $245 million on net sales of $3,582 million for the second quarter of 2005.

WCI Steel Names Walsh Vice President of Operations
Jul. 15, 2005 - WCI Steel, Inc. announced today that James F. Walsh has been named Vice President—Operations, effective July 1, 2005.

U. S. Steel Welcomes Formation of Senate Manufacturing Caucus
Jun. 15, 2005 - United States Steel Corp. welcomed the formation of a new caucus in the U.S. Senate focused specifically on manufacturing issues.

AIST Announces 2005-2006 Officers
Jun. 9, 2005 - June 9, 2005 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) announced that Richard E. O’Hara, Director of Procurement and Logistics for Carpenter Specialty Alloys, Reading, Pa, has been elected as the association’s President for 2005-2006. He replaces outgoing President Thomas C. Graham Jr., Vice President, T.C. Graham & Associates, Mason, Ohio.

Pittsburgh Logistics Announces Executive Appointments
Jun. 1, 2005 - Pittsburgh Logistics Systems, Inc. (PLS) announced the appointment of Robert Richardson as Director—Logistics Support and Mark Ohlund as Vice President—Technology Strategy.

Ipsco President Honored as 2005 Gary Memorial Medal Recipient
May 19, 2005 - Ipsco's President and CEO David Sutherland is the latest steel industry leader to be honored as a recipient of the industry’s prestigious Gary Memorial Medal. Sutherland received the award this week during the American Iron and Steel Institute's (AISI) Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.

Keith Busse Named Steelmaker of the Year at AISTech 2005
May 19, 2005 - Keith E. Busse, President and CEO of Steel Dynamics Inc. was named “Steelmaker of the Year” at AISTech 2005 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition, managed by the Association for Iron & Steel Technology. The Steelmaker of the Year Award is presented annually by the AIST to recognize notable leaders and their contributions to the steel industry.

U. S. Steel Steps up Start Date for No. 13 Blast Furnace Rebuild
May 12, 2005 - United States Steel Corp. announced that it will take its Gary (Ind.) Works No. 13 Blast Furnace offline in late May, rather than on August 1 as previously announced.

Goodish Named USS Chief Operating Officer
Apr. 27, 2005 - United States Steel Corp. announced that John H. Goodish has been elected Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

United States Steel Reports Strong 1st Quarter Results
Apr. 27, 2005 - United States Steel Corp. reported net income of $455 million on net sales of $3.76 billion for the first quarter of 2005.

Year-to-Date Steel Import Totals Continue to Rise
Apr. 1, 2005 - The United States imported a total of 2,361,000 net tons of steel in February according to the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). The AISI report, which is based on preliminary Census Bureau data, shows the import totals include 1,727,000 net tons of finished steel.

U. S. Steel to Rebuild Gary No. 13 Blast Furnace
Apr. 1, 2005 - United States Steel Corp. has announced details of its plan to rebuild its Gary Works' No. 13 Blast Furnace, which was constructed in 1974 and relined in 1991.

USS To Build Automotive Hot Dip Galv Line in Slovakia
Feb. 23, 2005 - United States Steel Corp. will build a new hot dip galvanizing (HDG) facility at U. S. Steel Kosice (USSK), the company's Slovakian steelmaking operation.

U. S. Steel Endorses Michigan Tax Package
Feb. 22, 2005 - United States Steel Corp. announced its support of Gov. Jennifer Granholm's major reform of the Single Business Tax (SBT), saying the package, as proposed by the governor, would create an incentive for manufacturers to invest in the state, help stem the state's loss of high-paying manufacturing jobs, and boost the security of the 2,400 jobs at the company's Great Lakes Works in Ecorse and River Rouge.

USS Makes Historic Conservation Donation
Feb. 1, 2005 - United States Steel Corp. and the Black Warrior-Cahaba Rivers Land Trust have reached an historic agreement that would create Red Mountain Park, one of the largest urban parks in the United States.

U. S. Steel Reports Record 4th Quarter and Full-Year Results
Jan. 25, 2005 - United States Steel Corp. reported fourth quarter net income of $462 million on revenues of $3890 million, and full year net income of $1085 million on revenues of $13,969 million.

AK Steel Announces New Senior Vice Presidents
Jan. 25, 2005 - AK Steel has named David C. Horn and John F. Kaloski Senior Vice Presidents. Mr. Horn is the corporation’s General Counsel and Secretary, and Mr. Kaloski oversees the corporation’s safety, operations, quality assurance, engineering, purchasing and supply chain management functions.

Innovative Systems to Supply OFAC Compliance Software for U. S. Steel
Dec. 8, 2004 - Innovative Systems, Inc. was selected by United States Steel Corp. to provide its web-based compliance solution for screening associates against the U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) list.

U. S. Steel to Move Tech Center to former Homestead Works
Dec. 7, 2004 - United States Steel Corp. has entered into an agreement with Continental Real Estate, Inc. to purchase a building located in The Waterfront in Munhall, Pa., on the former site of U. S. Steel's Homestead Works. Terms of the sale were not disclosed.

GE Commercial Finance to Provide $173.5 Million in Financing for U. S. Steel
Nov. 24, 2004 - GE Commercial Finance Corporate Lending announced it has provided $173.5 million in financing to United States Steel Corp.

USS Development Center to Promote Investment in Serbia
Nov. 12, 2004 - United States Steel Corp. announced that officials of the U. S. Steel Serbia Economic Development Center (EDC) will lead a team of government and business representatives to the United States to promote North American investment in Serbia. The group will host a series of road show investment roundtables November 13-20 in New York, Cleveland and Chicago.

U. S. Steel Reports Record 3rd Quarter Results
Oct. 27, 2004 - United States Steel Corp. reported record net income of $354 million on total revenues of $3729 million for the third quarter, and net income of $623 million on total revenues of $10,176 million for the first nine months of 2004.

Auto/Steel Partnership Announces Executive Director
Oct. 20, 2004 - The Auto/Steel Partnership (A/SP) Joint Policy Board announced the appointment of Dr. Roger A. Heimbuch as executive director of the Partnership.

U. S. Steel Names General Manager of Processed Products
Oct. 19, 2004 - United States Steel Corp. announced that it will centralize its sheet products processing and delivery operations and has appointed Lisa A. Roudabush as General Manager—Processed Products to oversee the new organization.

Usher's Retirement Sends Ripples through USS Top Management
Sep. 23, 2004 - United States Steel Corp. announced several changes in the company's management structure effective with the retirement of Thomas J. Usher as CEO on September 30, and the election of John P. Surma as President and CEO effective October 1. As previously announced, Usher will remain Chairman of the Board of Directors.

United States Steel Names Vice President and Treasurer
Sep. 20, 2004 - United States Steel Corp. Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Gretchen R. Haggerty announced that Larry T. Brockway has been named Vice President & Treasurer effective October 1, responsible for all treasury functions. Brockway will continue to report to Haggerty, who formerly held the position.

AK Steel Names Director of Purchasing
Sep. 8, 2004 - AK Steel announced it had named Anthony C. Perry to the new post of Director of Purchasing.

U. S. Steel Vice Chairman Roy Dorrance to Retire
Sep. 7, 2004 - United States Steel Corp. announced that Roy G. Dorrance, Vice Chairman, has elected to retire at the end of September.

New General Managers Named at Three U. S. Steel Facilities
Aug. 24, 2004 - United States Steel Corp. announced changes in the leadership at Gary Works, Mon Valley Works and Fairfield Works. The new appointments are effective September 1, concurrent with the promotion of George F. Babcoke, General Manager of Gary Works, to Managing Director of Engineering and Research.

U. S. Steel Announces New Managing Director of Engineering and Research
Aug. 24, 2004 - United States Steel Corp. announced the appointment of George F. Babcoke to Managing Director of Engineering and Research, effective September 1.

Coalition Announces Grand Calumet and Indiana Harbor Settlement
Aug. 23, 2004 - U. S. Steel, part of a coalition of eight companies, announced last week an historic agreement regarding plans for environmental restoration of the East Branch of the Grand Calumet River and the Indiana Harbor Canal System. The agreement, which should expedite work on the area's natural resources and habitats, settles a natural resources damages claim brought by the state of Indiana and two federal agencies against companies whose operations had allegedly had an adverse effect on the area's environment. The settlement involves eight of the companies.

U. S. Steel Names General Manager of Public Affairs
Aug. 20, 2004 - United States Steel Corp. announced the appointment of Charles L. "Chuck" Rice to the position of General Manager—Public Affairs, effective Sept. 1, 2004.

AISI Chairman Details Challenges to Domestic Industry
Aug. 20, 2004 - “We are witnessing major structural changes in the steel industry, which can be described accurately as both ‘revolutionary’ and predictable,” American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Chairman David S. Sutherland, President and CEO of Ipsco, Inc., testified Thursday, August 19, at a Steel Caucus field hearing in Pittsburgh.

U. S. Steel's Bernie Fedak to Retire
Aug. 19, 2004 - United States Steel Corp. announced that Bernard J. Fedak, Managing Director of Engineering, will retire after 19 years of dedicated service.

U. S. Steel Withdraws Case against Miller Citizens
Aug. 9, 2004 - United States Steel Corp. has withdrawn its request to be compensated by the Miller Citizens Corp. (MCC) for legal fees incurred defending against a filing by the MCC to oppose the proposed tax settlement between the company, Lake County and the state of Indiana. The Indiana Tax Court recently held that MCC had no right to intervene and that the MCC motion was not timely filed.

United States Steel Reports 2nd Quarter Income
Jul. 28, 2004 - United States Steel Corp. reported net income of $211 million on total revenues of $3466 million for the second quarter of 2004.

U. S. Steel Executive Vice President to Retire
Jul. 23, 2004 - United States Steel Corp. announced that J. Paul Kadlic, Executive Vice President—Commercial, will retire on September 30, following 40 years of dedicated service to the company.

Cleveland-Cliffs and USWA Renew Negotiations
Jul. 20, 2004 - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is returning to the bargaining table with the United Steelworkers of America (USWA). The parties will work toward the goal of achieving a labor agreement by July 31 that will ensure the long-term competitiveness of the company while giving employees significant wage increases.

U. S. Steel to Sell Former South Works Property
Jul. 12, 2004 - United States Steel Corp. and Southworks Development, LLC announced an agreement for the sale of 275 acres of land on the former site of U. S. Steel's South Works steelmaking facility. Terms of the agreement, which is subject to approval by U. S. Steel's board of directors, were not announced.

SES Supplies Pipe Handling System for USS Lorain Facility
Jul. 1, 2004 - SES, LLC recently designed and built an automated pipe handling system with product tracking for United States Steel Corp.’s Lorain, Ohio, facility.

USS Chairman Comments on Decision to Halt OECD Talks
Jun. 4, 2004 - Commenting on the decision by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) to halt discussion of the anti-subsidy agreement, United States Steel Corporation Chairman and CEO Thomas J. Usher said, "I would like to thank President Bush and Secretary Evans and their negotiating team for their efforts on behalf of the steel industry in pursuing this anti-subsidy agreement. We, of course, want these talks to be successfully completed as soon as possible. We realize, however, that major changes in thinking by some will be required and this will take time.

Settlement Reached in U.S. Steel Kosice Production Cap Dispute
Mar. 20, 2004 - United States Steel Corp. confirmed an announcement by Slovak Prime Minister Mikulas Dzurinda and EU Commissioner for Enlargement Guenter Verheugen that an agreement had been reached resolving a dispute regarding the effective date of limitations upon the production of flat-rolled products at U. S. Steel's Kosice, Slovakia, subsidiary.

USS Reports on Pension Fund Contribution and Other Business Matters
Jan. 2, 2004 - United States Steel Corp. announced that in late December it completed the voluntary contribution of timber cutting rights, which were valued at $59 million by an independent appraisal, to its defined benefit pension plan. As a result, the company will record a pre-tax gain of approximately $55 million in the fourth quarter of 2003 to reflect the excess of the fair value of the contributed assets over their net book value. In addition, U. S. Steel voluntarily contributed $16 million in cash to its defined benefit pension plan, bringing total 2003 contributions to $75 million.

Despite Volume Increases, Ohio Steelmakers Struggle with Supply Costs
Jan. 2, 2004 - Leading indicators for Ohio's steel industry are up through the first nine months of 2003, but high steelmaking supply costs are undermining earnings.

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