Union supports Essar's injunction bid (update)

1:58 p.m. update:

Essar Steel Algoma spokeswoman Brenda Stenta tells Northern Ontario Business today that a “swift ruling” is expected on the matter.

“There is no immediate impact to operations.”

Original story:

On the heels of Cliffs Natural Resources announcement that it had cancelled its pellet supply agreement with Essar Steel Algoma comes word that the local steel mill's largest union group will support the steelmaker's request for a restraining order.

Essar Steel Algoma, in a release Tuesday, said it has filed a request for a temporary restraining order.

Essar's dispute with Cliffs over pellet supply is currently before a federal judge in Cleveland, Ohio.

Mike DaPrat, president of Local 2251, released the following brief statement this morning:

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United Steelworkers Local Union 2251 has filed an affidavit with the United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio in support of Essar Steel Algoma Inc.’s request.  

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Previous SooToday coverage of this story:

Essar Steel Algoma files temporary restraining order on Cliffs

Cliffs: Agreement cancelled because of 'multiple and material breaches'

Essar says ore continues to flow during litigation with supplier