Stelco is recalling 175 laid-off workers at its Hamilton steel plant.

What it means

Stelco, a Hamilton steelmaker owned by U.S. company Cleveland-Cliffs, laid off 175 workers in September, citing U.S. tariffs and weak demand. After pressure from the Canadian government, the company announced it will recall all 175 workers with retroactive pay and restart finishing operations on December 1. The move signals improved customer demand and a resolution to a political labor dispute.

Accuracy & sourcesSourced

The claim is directly from a Cleveland-Cliffs news release, the primary source, and is reported by multiple outlets including CBC. It is a solid, official company announcement.

How new

This is genuinely new news, reported on November 14, 2026, following the company's announcement.

Past coverage

We covered the opening of this dispute on October 2, 2026, when Stelco's U.S. owner asserted its right to idle the Hamilton plant and the Canadian Prime Minister vowed legal action.

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