Pittsburgh steel haulers defy court as walkout continues
About 300 independent truckers gathered in Pittsburgh to hear leaders say the nine week strike remains active despite a court order. Bill Hill claimed compliance for the group while Tom Alfonsi and John Grime urged drivers to stay parked as individuals, vowing to fight for contract rights. Several drivers reported being fired since the walkout began. Judge Louis Rosenberg warned Hill to purge himself and warned of sanctions if the strike persisted.