Century Aluminum of Kentucky a wholly owned subsidiary of Century Aluminum Company announced that the membership of United Steelworkers Local 9423 has voted to ratify a five year labor agreement covering approximately 500 hourly workers at the company's Hawesville, KY aluminum smelter.

Mr Matt Powell plant manager said that "We are pleased with this ratification vote. This was a positive step for Century, our workers and the local community."

Century Aluminum Company, the parent of Century Aluminum of Kentucky, owns primary aluminum capacity in the United States and Iceland. Century's corporate offices are located in Monterey, California.