Culture of Caring

2024 Recognitions

Named by Vibrant Pittsburgh as one of its 2024 “Vibrant Champions”

Named by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® for the fourth consecutive year in 2025 

Recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon company

Earned top score of 100 and designated a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” in the 2024 Disability Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year

Earned Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Equality 100 Award and, for the fifth year, a perfect score of 100 in the Corporate Equality Index

Mansfield certified through 2025

Recognized for the second year by Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Employers” list

Savoy Magazine’s 2024 “Most Influential Corporate Directors” issue honored U. S. Steel Board member Alicia J. Davis

Received the American Red Cross Award for Highest Year-over-Year Growth Rate of a Corporate Partner for blood donations in 2024 

2024 Memberships
  • The Valuable 500 
  • Women in Manufacturing (WiM) 
  • Association of Women in the Metal Industries (AWMI) 
  • Vibrant Pittsburgh 
  • Signatory of Statement of Support for Women’s Empowerment Principles 
Employee Resource Groups

One way we foster our Culture of Caring is through our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Our eight ERGs provided education, leadership development, mentorship and networking opportunities for their members in 2024, as well as engaging in charitable outreach. Last year, our ERG membership increased by 15%, helping us maintain an environment in which employees feel valued and heard. 

Employee Spotlight - Empowered to save lives
Dan Kayich and his family were out for dinner at a little league function when he saw that one of his son’s teammates seemed to be choking. Dan, a carpenter at our Granite City Works, immediately jumped up, ran to the child and started to perform the Heimlich maneuver. Dan’s quick action did the trick, dislodging the food blocking the child’s airway so he could breathe again. 
 
Talk about good timing. It was just five days earlier that Dan had attended a class at the Granite City Works Fire Station where he learned to perform CPR, use an automated external defibrillator and perform the Heimlich maneuver. “The training that I received from the U. S. Steel Fire Department gave me the confidence to act,” said Dan. “Everyone should take CPR training.” 
 
The fire station’s certified instructors trained well over 300 employees in the American Heart Association course in 2024. But Dan was unique in having to apply his new skills so quickly, earning him a life-saving award plaque by the Granite City Works Emergency Services Department. 
Employee Spotlight – Mona Dine
As Chief Culture Officer and General Manager of Corporate Human Resources at U. S. Steel, Mona Dine has set an ambitious goal: to not only help our varied workforce acquire the skills needed to thrive in today’s advanced manufacturing environment, but also to ensure employees are prepared for the rapid pace of technological innovation. As Mona puts it, she has a responsibility to “act as an architect of the workforce of tomorrow.”  
 
Mona addressed these and other points when speaking at the 10th annual American Manufacturing Summit and moderating the Pittsburgh Women in Leadership Symposium. She explained that preparing for the future means continually developing and refining employees’ skill sets through education, training and new opportunities to apply what they’re learning. It’s about setting up employees for continued success as job requirements and the industry’s needs evolve, she said. 
Employee Spotlight – Lenore Trammell
Lenore Trammell, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of U. S. Steel’s Big River Steel Works facility, was recognized as the Woman of the Year in Business by the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas. Lenore was honored at the Power of the Purse event in Little Rock on October 2, where family, colleagues and industry leaders gathered to celebrate this achievement. 
 
In her remarks, Lenore highlighted the importance of strong female role models for today’s youth, stating, “The current generation of girls and young women now have a wealth of examples across various fields, demonstrating that leadership is within their reach.” She further remarked, “Leadership is not determined by gender, but by vision, capability and the integrity to effect meaningful change. When young women see what’s possible, they are empowered to achieve it.” 
 
The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas’ mission focuses on ensuring economic security for Arkansas women and girls through focused philanthropic investment in their education and economic well-being. Their efforts allow women and girls to move up the economic ladder and reach their fullest potential. 

Doing more for opportunity

Best Buddies of Pittsburgh

In December 2024, our SteelABILITY ERG partnered with Best Buddies of Pittsburgh for the third year to sponsor the yearly TasteBuds fund raising event. Best Buddies is a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). TasteBuds is a unique tasting event that features talented chefs from around the Greater Pittsburgh area serving signature dishes and demonstrating the power of friendship. Chefs are paired with individuals with IDD, who serve as sous-chefs for the evening. Guests sample an array of culinary delights while contributing to a worthy cause. 
 
Not only was U. S. Steel a sponsor of TasteBuds, but Pittsburgh area SteelABILITY members also volunteered to help set up for the event. Volunteers prepared chef stations, decorated guest tables and more. This year, Best Buddies exceeded its fundraising goal by raising $382,000. 

Women in Steel Conference
In September 2024, some of our employees attended the Association for Iron & Steel Technology’s (AIST) second annual Women in Steel Conference, focused on supporting women in the global steel industry. Attendees were able to reflect on and discuss the challenges faced by women in manufacturing; the importance of emotional intelligence in career development and management styles; employee development, satisfaction and productivity; and managing stress and preventing burnout. 
“Military Makeover”

U. S. Steel was featured on “Military Makeover: Operation Career” on Lifetime TV, in an episode titled “Forging New Careers in Steel” that aired on August 26 and September 3, 2024. This special episode shared the stories of military veterans who have transitioned to fulfilling careers with U. S. Steel, bringing their dedication, expertise and leadership to our team. The featured employees:

Terry Carter, Senior Manager of Safety and Security at Gary Works, who discussed the parallels between military and corporate safety cultures

Ray Tarnow, Safety Manager at Big River Steel Works, who reflected on how military training has shaped his career trajectory