Our team is ready and willing to negotiate 24/7. It is our strong desire to reach a competitive, cost-effective agreement by the Feb. 28 expiration.

It remains AK Steel's strong desire to reach a new cost-competitive agreement ... before the expiration date.

The company's focus remains on negotiating a new cost-competitive agreement by Feb. 28. Negotiations are continuing. AK Steel remains hopeful.

All we can say is regardless of the AEIF vote, the company's focus remains on negotiating a new cost-competitive agreement by Feb. 28. Negotiations are continuing. AK Steel remains hopeful.

The state average is between 22 and 24 percent.

in the stage of meltdown and within 24 months will be coming apart.