UTU: Merger with Sheet Metal Workers 'dead'

A long-delayed, controversial merger between the Sheet Metal Workers and United Transportation Union has been declared dead by a UTU official. The merger plans fell apart after a federal lawsuit was filed by transportation union members.

“A long-delayed, controversial merger between the Sheet Metal Workers and United Transportation Union is dead, a UTU official announced.”

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