Libbey ‘encouraged’ by progress with striking workers

United Steelworkers on strike against Libbey have endorsed an offer that is now pending ratification by the union’s membership, the company said.

The proposed agreements, according to a statement from Libbey, would include 24 percent wage increases over the contract period, a one-time $3,000 payment, “meaningful” overtime and premium pay, and “minimal” increases to health care costs.

“Libbey is encouraged by the the progress made,” an email from the company says…

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