CLAIM: "Under the new ArcelorMittal and Workers Union CBA, employees will receive 14.5% salary increase, 75% increase in housing allowance, and 15 days of paid annual leave."
VERDICT:TRUE
Full Text: On September 12, 2025, Shine Liberia claimed that a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) signed between ArcelorMittal Liberia and the Workers Union of Liberia provides employees with a 14.5% salary increase, a 75% boost in housing allowance, and 15 days of paid annual leave.
ArcelorMittal Liberia is the Liberian subsidiary of ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steel and mining company headquartered in Luxembourg.
The company operates mainly in iron ore mining, with concessions in Nimba, Bong, and Grand Bassa Counties. It was created in 2006 when a 25-year Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) to mine iron ore was signed between the Government of Liberia and ArcelorMittal.
United Workers Union of Liberia (UWUL) is a vital multi-sectoral labor organization, registered under Liberian laws and certified by the Ministry of Labor. On January 5, 2011, UWUL emerged from the merger of two key national trade unions: the National Mines Workers' Union of Liberia and the Forestry, Logging & Industrial Workers' Union of Liberia.
VERIFICATION: The Stage Media reviewed the official press release from ArcelorMittal Liberia celebrating the signing of the 6th Collective Bargaining Agreement with the United Workers Union of Liberia (UWUL Local #4).
In its statement, the company confirmed the following: "Amongst many other improvements and benefits, the new agreement embodies: 14.5 percent salary increment, 75% increment in housing allowance, and 15 days of paid annual leave."
The company described the agreement as a reflection of its commitment to a strong and collaborative relationship with employees, noting that its success is tied to the well-being of its workforce.
CONCLUSION: Based on our verification, the claim is accurate. The company has officially confirmed these provisions in its press release. While the terms are confirmed in official communications, questions remain about their full implementation and coverage.
