Item 8.01. Other Events

On March 3, 2009, United States Steel Corporation ("U. S. Steel") announced that further consolidation is necessary to maximize efficiency while meeting customer demands. Operations to be temporarily idled over the next several weeks are the finishing and coking operations at Hamilton Works in Hamilton, Ontario, and the steelmaking and finishing operations at Lake Erie Works near Nanticoke, Ontario. Approximately 1,500 employees will be affected. Earlier that day, U. S. Steel representatives met with federal and provincial officials as well as representatives of the United Steelworkers at these facilities to notify them of the temporary idling.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press release titled "U. S. Steel Further Consolidates Operations for Greater Efficiency"