What Makes Us | Cory – Where Steel Begins at Minnesota Ore Operations

"Everything starts right here in Minnesota before it gets to our steel mills." Meet Cory from U. S. Steel's Minnesota Ore Operations – Keetac. In this episode of What Makes Us, part of our 125th anniversary celebration, Cory shares why he chose to build a career where he grew up and how mining creates opportunity for families and communities across Minnesota's Iron Range. From producing the iron ore pellets that begin our steelmaking process to seeing new investment in the future of mining, Cory's story reflects his connection to the work, the Range and the generations who depend on both. Being united. That's what makes us. 🎉 Follow along all year: https://www.ussteel.com/celebrating-125

Length: 00:01:06

U. S. Steel Fairfield Tubular Operations Quench & Temper Line Investment

U. S. Steel is investing approximately $475 million in a new Quench & Temper Line at Fairfield Tubular Operations in Alabama. The project will expand Fairfield’s ability to produce high-performance, heat-treated tubular products in-house, strengthen capabilities and support continued growth in American manufacturing. The investment represents another important step forward in U. S. Steel’s partnership with Nippon Steel and in the future of Fairfield Tubular Operations. #USSteel #AmericanManufacturing #ForgingOurFuture

Length: 00:00:57

\What Makes Us | Safety First

“Your family can’t get another you.” That belief is at the heart of this special episode of What Makes Us. Employees from across U. S. Steel share why safety is personal, how looking out for one another shapes the way we work and why Safety First is more than a slogan—it’s a commitment lived every day. Safety. That’s what makes us. 🎉 Follow along all year: https://www.ussteel.com/celebrating-125

Length: 00:01:26

Transformation Progress Across Our Tubular Operations

Scott Dorn, SVP – Tubular Solutions, shares how #USSteel’s investments in a new Premium Thread Line and Quench and Temper line are progressing.

Length: 00:01:09

Transformation Progress Across Our North American Flat-Rolled Segment

Length: 00:01:48

What Makes Us | Robert – Building a Secure Future at U. S. Steel

“I feel very secure. Very, very secure.” Meet Robert Marshall from Mon Valley Works – Irvin Plant. In this episode of What Makes Us, Robert shares why U. S. Steel’s investments in its operations and people give him confidence in the company’s future. From strong training and Safety First to making quality American steel, Robert’s story reflects what matters to him most: building a stable future for himself and his family. Stability and security. That’s what makes us. 🎉 Follow along all year: https://www.ussteel.com/celebrating-125

Length: 00:01:20

What Makes Us | Innovation Is Forging Our Future

“We don’t sit still.” That mindset is at the heart of this special episode of What Makes Us. Employees from across U. S. Steel share how new technologies, investments and new solutions are helping modernize our operations and position our company for what comes next. For 125 years, U. S. Steel has continued to evolve. Today, that same drive to improve is helping us Forge Our Future. Innovation. That’s what makes us. 🎉 Follow along all year: https://www.ussteel.com/celebrating-125

Length: 00:01:31

What Makes Us | Reno – Pride That Lasts at Great Lakes Works

"I've been here over 50 years now … and I'm not tired of it yet." Meet Reno from U. S. Steel's Great Lakes Works. In this episode of What Makes Us, part of our 125th anniversary celebration, Reno reflects on more than five decades with U. S. Steel and the work and relationships that have shaped his career. From providing for his family to helping transform an old area of the plant into a modern meeting and training space, Reno shares why he still believes in the company after more than 50 years. Now, that connection extends to another generation: Reno's son works at Great Lakes Works, too. Together, the work he's accomplished, the relationships he's built and the opportunities U. S. Steel has provided – and continues to provide – his family reflect a pride that has endured across more than five decades. Pride. That's what makes us. 🎉 Follow along all year: https://www.ussteel.com/celebrating-125

Length: 00:01:10

What Makes Us | The Yezovich Family – A Legacy at Edgar Thomson

"My great-grandfather came overseas in 1910… they came here for a new life." Meet members of the Yezovich family from U. S. Steel's Mon Valley Works – Edgar Thomson Plant. In this episode of What Makes Us, part of our 125th anniversary celebration, Mark, Steve and Steve share a family story that spans more than a century. From their family's earliest connections to the mill to generations building careers at U. S. Steel, their story reflects how opportunity has helped support families, build lives and create a lasting legacy. As they look to the future, the Yezovich family shares why they're confident those same opportunities can continue for generations to come. Legacy. That's what makes us. 🎉 Follow along all year: https://www.ussteel.com/celebrating-125

Length: 00:01:56

What Makes Us | Jessie – Pride in Forging the Future of Steelmaking at Big River Steel Works

“I love my job… I love working here… I love being part of a company with the history of U. S. Steel.” Meet Jessie from U. S. Steel’s Big River Steel Works. In this episode of What Makes Us, part of our 125th anniversary celebration, Jessie shares why producing steel people rely on every day gives him purpose and pride. From helping shape one of North America’s most advanced steelmaking operations since its earliest days to embracing innovation while carrying forward U. S. Steel’s legacy, Jessie’s story reflects the teamwork, confidence and Safety First culture driving steelmaking’s future. Pride. That’s what makes us. 🎉 Follow along all year: https://www.ussteel.com/celebrating-125

Length: 00:01:06

Forging the Future: What the Hot Strip Mill Means for Employees (Part 2)

A new hot strip mill will transform how steel is made in Pittsburgh's Mon Valley. But what will it mean for the people who make it? In Part 2 of this special Steel Stories series, host Ethan Epstein speaks with Chad Whelan, a process coordinator at Edgar Thomson Plant, about how U. S. Steel’s investments are changing the outlook for employees, customers and the surrounding community. Chad shares how new technology, expanded capabilities and major upgrades across the steelmaking process could create a safer, more competitive operation and new opportunities for the people behind it. This is the story of more than a new mill. It is about an investment in strong careers and a future being built in the Mon Valley.

Length: 00:21:23

What Makes Us | Determined to Do the Hard Things

"I love the pressure. I thrive under pressure." That attitude defines this special episode of What Makes Us. Employees from across U. S. Steel share how embracing challenges, growing through pressure and doing the hard things together help them build rewarding careers and accomplish meaningful work. Across every part of our business, one theme stands out: determination isn't just about overcoming obstacles—it's about choosing to take them on. Determined. That's what makes us. 🎉 Follow along all year: https://www.ussteel.com/celebrating-125

Length: 00:01:37

Hot Takes presented by U. S. Steel – San Francisco

Hot Takes is back! This time, we're in San Francisco to see what locals and visitors really know about steel and U. S. Steel. From surprising answers to unexpected moments (including one very memorable sea lion), this episode proves that everyone has a hot take. Subscribe as Hot Takes presented by U. S. Steel continues its road trip to cities across America. #HotTakes #USSteel #SanFrancisco #StreetInterviews

Length: 00:02:10

Steel Stories - Building the Future: Inside the New Hot Strip Mill

What does it take to build a steel mill designed to compete for generations? In Part 1 of this special Steel Stories series, host Ethan Epstein goes inside one of the most ambitious projects in U. S. Steel history with Keith Watson, Vice President of Advanced Manufacturing Technology and Capital Projects. Keith reveals how a next-generation hot strip mill at Edgar Thomson Plant just outside of Pittsburgh could transform the Mon Valley, delivering greater quality, efficiency, automation and global competitiveness. He also shares the enormous challenge behind the build: thousands of workers, advanced technology, years of planning and the pressure to deliver safely, on time and on budget. It is more than a new mill. It is an investment in the future of American steelmaking.

Length: 00:26:05

What Makes Us | Zineb – Modern Steelmaking is More Than Meets the Eye

“Most people don’t realize how much advanced technology and security engineering goes into steelmaking today.” Meet Zineb, an IT Security Architect at U. S. Steel whose work helps enable and protect the technology behind modern steelmaking. In this episode of What Makes Us, part of our 125th anniversary celebration, Zineb shares how innovation, cybersecurity and continuous improvement help keep operations secure and moving forward. From protecting our technology to supporting her community, her story reflects the commitment that keeps U. S. Steel moving forward. Committed. That’s what makes us. 🎉 Follow along all year: https://www.ussteel.com/celebrating-125

Length: 00:01:17

Week 1 2026 Collective Bargaining Update

Karl Kocsis, SVP & Chief Labor Relations Officer, provides a recap of the first week of negotiations and shares what employees can expect as negotiations continue.

Length: 00:01:46

What Makes Us | Drew – Rising to Any Challenge at Gary Works

"You always go home at the end of the day with a sense of pride and a sense of I accomplished something." Meet Drew from U. S. Steel’s Gary Works. In this episode of What Makes Us, part of our 125th anniversary celebration, Drew shares what inspired him to pursue steelmaking and why the challenges of the job keep him motivated. From solving complex problems to helping his team overcome obstacles, Drew’s story reflects the resilience and determination that have defined U. S. Steel for generations. Rising to the challenges. That’s what makes us. 🎉 Follow along all year: https://www.ussteel.com/celebrating-125

Length: 00:01:19

Mon Valley Open House | Connecting with Our Community

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Mon Valley Open House at Carnegie One Braddock Library on July 16, 2026. Community members connected with U. S. Steel employees, learned more about our operations, and explored the investments we're making across the areas where we live and work. We appreciate the opportunity to answer questions, share what's ahead, and continue building strong relationships throughout the Mon Valley. Learn more about U. S. Steel's community efforts in Pennsylvania: https://www.ussteel.com/about-us/community-engagement/made-in-pennsylvania #USSteel #MonValley #Community

Length: 00:00:46

A message from SVP & Chief Labor Relations Officer Karl Kocsis

Length: 00:02:29

A message from President & CEO Dave Burritt on 2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations

Length: 00:01:51

Plant Employees

Employees working at the U. S. Steel Gary Works pig iron caster.

Liquid Iron

A ladle of molten iron is poured into a Basic Oxygen Process (BOP) furnace where it will be transformed into liquid steel.

Finished Steel Coils

Finished coils at our Irvin Plant, part of the Mon Valley Works.

Steel Slabs

A slab of steel moves through the hot strip mill. Slabs start this process several inches thick and are rolled into sheet steel that is fractions of an inch thick.

Electric Arc Furnace

An electric arc furnace at U. S. Steel Big River Steel Works.

Iron Ore

Finished iron ore pellets, are pictured at the Minnesota Ore Operations. The pellets are sent to U. S. Steel’s facilities to be used for steelmaking.