United Steelworkers_Logo   The United Steelworkers Local 2251 says it is very dissatisfied with the Sale and Investor Solicitation Process and was not involved in the selection of KPS as a successful bidder.  The Local says being informed of the decision as one of the consultation parties is not the same as being involved in the decision and the company does not have the right to expect the Union would be in support of the offer.  Local 2251 also states that a long-term solution is one in which the owner intends to run the company with a view to keeping it.  The union local has also put everyone on notice that when it comes to contract talks and benefit issues, the union wants to be released from Non-Disclosure Agreement requirements adding it doesn’t want to enter into secret contract negotiations.  The steel mill’s biggest union contract expires at the end of next month.