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Century says the move is a way to cut costs and make it a possibility to get the plant open again.
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RAVENSWOOD -- The United Steelworkers of America members are upset by Century Aluminum's plan to cut medical benefits for retirees over the age of 65.
The Union has filed a request for declaratory relief in United States District Court for Southern West Virginia in regards to the elimination and reduction of medical coverage for retirees of the Ravenswood plant.
United Steelworkers members met Nov. 19 at Ravenswood High School to discuss the legal action and to help retirees plan for the future.
Union leaders said they aren't will to accept the move without a fight.
"These benefits should have already been paid for and there shouldn't be any way to take these away from these folks," said Local Union President, Jason Miller.
The Century Aluminum Plant in Ravenswood has been idle since February.
The medical coverage for retirees over 65 are set to expire at the end of the year. |
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