The company officially announced that we were locked out.

In the beginning, even before we had a chance to have serious talks, they began making preparations for a labor dispute.

Now is the time to really watch your behavior.

They (AK representatives) will let us know if and when the company's response will change on that matter.

This vote demonstrates that the AEIF stands united in its determination to secure an equitable labor agreement with AK Steel. The executive committee will continue negotiating with AK Steel to achieve that result.

We understand that the Steelworkers might have one or two horses in this race. We appreciate their support, but we don't see at this time a need to join the United Steelworkers.

Unfortunately, the company decided to do something like this.

We're working to narrow the gap and we hope the company is serious. We're serious. We want to make a quick resolution and the quicker it's settled, the better.

We have been trying to do everything we can to get a contract.

I'm impressed with the turnout and the amount of support.