Locked-out ATI steelworker injured by van carrying scab workers

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Locked-out ATI steelworker injured by van carrying scab workers

Jim Dietz, a steelworker picketing the lockout by Allegheny Technologies Inc. (ATI) was taken to a local hospital after being hit on the picket line in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania. The van was carrying scab workers and was driven by ATI security.
Dietz, from Springdale, Pennsylvania, was hit around 7:00 pm outside the Brackenridge hot strip mill. He was taken to a local hospital by paramedics. He has more than 30 years experience at the plant and is planning to retire in two years.
Workers identified the van that had struck Dietz by its license plate number, but police did not arrest the driver and simply asked a few questions. Many workers on the picket lines noted that if one of them had hit a scab worker, they would have been arrested or worse.
Kenneth explained the incident to the WSWS, “We were walking like we are now in our picket circle, and the van hit one of our guys.” He added, “I’m glad you guys are supporting our cause.”

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