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Talks between oil companies, U.S. union intensify as deadline nears -Breaking

by Mike Robinson

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© Reuters. FILE PHOTO – General view at the Marathon Petroleum Refinery, Carson, California. U.S.A, December 5, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File photo

HOUSTON, (Reuters) – Talks to create a national contract for U.S. chemical and refinery workers intensified Monday between United Steelworkers Union and the oil companies, members were told by the union in a message that was seen by Reuters.

The USW and Marathon Petroleum, the lead negotiator for the USW (NYSE:), began talks to create a new pact on January 13. This was ahead of expiry of the existing three-year agreement that covered 30,000 workers in the United States.

The contract negotiations will determine pay and benefit. Meanwhile, local USW members are meeting with plant and refinery managers to discuss local issues.

Monday’s message said BP (NYSE:) Plc, chemical maker Ineos, Chevron Citgo Petroleum Corp (NYSE 🙂 and Corp (NYSE 🙂 were making “tough concessionary demands” at local negotiations.

Steelworkers reported last week that BP made a proposal to local unions regarding a 120-day no-strike period after expiration of contracts.

Chevron’s spokesperson didn’t have any immediate comments Monday night. Citgo spokespersons did not immediately respond to inquiries for comment.

Sources familiar with local talks at Chevron’s refinery in Pasadena, Texas, said the company had asked for significant changes.

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