U. S. Steel Tubular Products makes all employment and personnel actions in accordance with the laws and principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) disability, Workers' Compensation history, veteran's status or other legally protected status.

The Company will make reasonable accommodations to allow ADA disabled employees to perform the essential functions of their job when such accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company.

This policy covers all phases of employment, including without limitation: recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, benefits and training. Participation in company programs (educational, social, recreational, etc.) and use of company facilities are covered also by this policy.

The Company's objective is to provide employees with a working environment free of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or coercion. Employees are expected to treat others with respect and to take positive actions to assure the effectiveness of this policy, both as to the spirit and intent, through continued support, leadership and personal example. The Company prohibits conduct, both verbal and physical, which would violate this policy.

To assure broad communication, U. S. Steel Tubular Products posts this policy at conspicuous locations so all employees and applicants will know of the Company's commitment to equal employment opportunity. Any employee or applicant who wants to discuss concerns regarding this policy should promptly inform either the Manager of Personnel (903-656-6794) or the Personnel Representative (903-656-6866). Employees may contact their supervisor.