1. people who work in the steel industry, especially those involved in the production, processing, or manufacturing of steel
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The steelworkers went on strike for better wages and working conditions.
• Many steelworkers lost their jobs when the factory closed down.
• The union represents thousands of steelworkers across the region.
• Steelworkers face dangerous conditions in the hot, noisy mills.
• The town’s economy depended heavily on the local steelworkers.
• Safety equipment is essential for steelworkers handling molten metal.