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BP Accused of Stalling Refinery Talks Amid Lockout
13 May
Summary
- BP locked out over 800 workers at Whiting refinery in March.
- Union sought to restart contract talks last week but was denied.
- Company claims willingness to bargain, yet avoids negotiations.
More than 800 workers remain locked out of BP's Whiting, Indiana refinery as contract talks with the United Steelworkers union have stalled. The union stated that BP has not resumed negotiations since the lockout in March, despite the company's public claims of wanting to bargain.
Last week, the union attempted to restart discussions but was informed that BP representatives would be unavailable for almost two weeks. This alleged delay tactics by BP contrasts with their stated willingness to negotiate, leaving the union frustrated.
The situation at the Whiting refinery remains unresolved, with no clear path forward for resuming contract talks.
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