Greensburg Gas Workers Strike for Fair Pay

Employees at Nippon Sanso Matheson Gas in Greensburg have initiated a strike, citing stalled negotiations for a new contract. The union steward, Johnny Higgins, stated that workers are seeking fair wages and improved healthcare benefits, which have been under discussion since April. A key concern is the lack of cost-of-living raises, which the workers feel are essential.

The strike has disrupted vital services, as the truck drivers transport industrial materials. Notably, deliveries of cryogenic nitrogen to Oakland for cancer research have ceased. This halt impacts critical operations, prompting the workers to picket outside the Matheson facility on Garden Street. They express a desire to return to their jobs but emphasize the need for equitable compensation and benefits.

As of Thursday, no further negotiations were scheduled between the union and the company. Teamsters Local 30 represents the striking workers, who are committed to their demands for a fair resolution. The company has not yet responded to requests for comment regarding the ongoing labor dispute.