New USW International president condemns BP Whiting Refinery lockout, calls for fair contract

Peter Navarro: The lockout at BP’s Whiting refinery is one that America cannot afford

At a moment when energy markets are under strain, BP has chosen to provoke a labor showdown at one of the country’s most important refineries.

BP Whiting lockout continues towards second week

BP’s “last, best and final offer” was nothing less than a declaration of war against oil workers, with the company demanding job cuts, reductions in pay and free rein to introduce AI-based automation and further job cuts down the line.

New USW International president condemns BP Whiting Refinery lockout, calls for fair contract

The United Steelworkers International president condemned BP for locking out more than 800 workers of its Whiting Refinery and called on the company to negotiate a contract in good faith.

Union says BP lockout at Indiana oil refinery was unfair, urges return to talks

The United Steelworkers said BP engaged in unfair labor practices by locking out nearly 800 workers at its Whiting, Indiana, oil refinery and urged the company to resume contract talks.