REUTERS/Quinn Glabicki/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsAug 17 (Reuters) - U.S. Steel (X.N) said on Thursday that its labor agreement with United Steel Workers (USW) does not afford the union the right to veto a sale of the company that may arise from its recently announced strategic review.
The union said that "over the years, Cliffs has shown itself to be an outstanding employer to all of its workers."
U.S. Steel, which rejected Cliffs' $7.8 billion cash-and-stock offer as inadequate, has said it is exploring "multiple unsolicited proposals".
In a regulatory filing, U.S. Steel said its agreement with the union gives it the right to counter with its own acquisition offer for assets covered under their bargaining agreement.
If the union does not make an offer its board deems superior, U.S. Steel can sell itself to the bidder of its choosing.
Persons:
. Steel Edgar Thompson, Quinn Glabicki, USW, Ananta Agarwal, David Gregorio Our
Organizations:
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Locations:
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