Hundreds of steelworkers, their families and local supporters rallied in downtown Granite City on Saturday afternoon to keep the Metro East mill open beyond 2027.

“We want job security with long-term commitments,” said Jason Chism, a subdistrict director with the United Steelworkers. “The biggest message of all: Let's get back to making American-made steel here in Granite City, Illinois.”

While newly acquired U.S. Steel’s reversal on Friday of its decision to quit processing steel at the mill later this fall served as a short-term win for the steelworkers and the community, the union and its supporters want to build off any momentum they’ve gained and garner the attention of White House.

The ultimate goal for the union and elected officials at various levels will be to capitalize on

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