Algoma Steel Cutting Hundreds of Jobs in March 2026, Part of Restructuring
Is Algoma Steel Cutting Jobs in 2026?
Yes — Algoma Steel is set to eliminate hundreds of jobs on March 23, 2026.
However, Bill Slater, president of United Steelworkers Local 2724, believes that some employees will be kept on “because of some training requirements and other things.”
The steelmaker has confirmed that some of the 1,000 workers affected by the restructuring have voluntarily departed since the initial announcement on Dec. 1, 2025.
Which Roles at Algoma Steel are Affected?
The latest workforce reduction at Algoma Steel is expected to impact a variety of roles, including:
- Front-line supervisors
- Office and technical workers
- Shift co-ordinators and planners
- Hourly workers
Source
New information about potential layoff extensions for some Algoma Steel workers was covered by SooToday.
More Algoma Steel Layoff Coverage
For a full overview of layoffs at Algoma Steel and the rights that non-unionized employees in Canada have in this situation, see our Algoma Steel Layoffs & Severance Guide.
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