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Steel towns mourn slump in steel industry crisis
In Pittsburgh and other cities, bells and sirens tolled for the steel industry downturn as 200,000 workers faced layoffs. Union leaders urge talks with President Reagan as Crucible plant in Midland closes, with 5,000 jobs at stake. Demonstrations included walking a coffin to the plant gate and hymns.
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Pittsburgh
Hubert Delano
Speciality Steel Industry
United States
Reagan
United Steelworkers of America
Union
Specialty Steel Industry
Philadelphia
Chicago
Baltimore
Buffalo
Birmingham
Ala
Cleveland
Youngstown
Ohio
Allegheny
George Thomas
International Trade Commission
U.S
Midland
Colt Industries
Crucible
USW
James DiTullio