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Image for article: <b>Workers</b> rally to save jobs at BP Whiting Refinery - NWI TimesOngoing

Workers rally to save jobs at BP Whiting Refinery - NWI Times

34 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 15, 2026, 12:23 AM ET
nwitimes.com(opens in a new tab)

More than 1,500 well-paid industrial workers are out of work, or will be soon, because of layoffs and the strike, which is expected to have at ...

1,500 workers
UNITED_STATES
Oil & Gas (exploration, refining, distribution)
Image for article: Hundreds rally at BP Whiting refinery amid contract dispute | FOX 32 ChicagoPlanned

Hundreds rally at BP Whiting refinery amid contract dispute | FOX 32 Chicago

34 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 14, 2026, 7:48 PM ET
fox32chicago.com(opens in a new tab)

The union's four-year contract expired Jan. 31, and 98% of members voted to authorize a strike, impacting more than 800 workers. Union leaders say ...

800 workers
UNITED_STATES
Oil & Gas (exploration, refining, distribution)
Image for article: Oil <b>workers</b>: Reject the national agreement! Mobilize to prevent isolation of BP Whiting ...Planned

Oil workers: Reject the national agreement! Mobilize to prevent isolation of BP Whiting ...

35 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 13, 2026, 9:22 PM ET
wsws.org(opens in a new tab)

BP workers are determined and have voted by 98 percent to strike. But if they are left isolated, BP will be able to wear them down and impose ...

800 workers
UNITED_STATES
Oil & Gas (exploration, refining, distribution)Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)
Image for article: Bilfinger offshore workers to strike in pension disputePlanned

Bilfinger offshore workers to strike in pension dispute

38 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 10, 2026, 7:10 PM ET
pensionsage.com(opens in a new tab)

More than 400 offshore workers employed by Bilfinger UK Limited are set to take part in 48 hours of strike action later this month, as a dispute ...

Start: Feb 19End: Feb 20400 workers
UNITED_KINGDOM
Oil & Gas (exploration, refining, distribution)
Image for article: Class Struggle USA: Major <b>strikes</b> erupt nationwide - World Socialist Web SiteOngoing

Class Struggle USA: Major strikes erupt nationwide - World Socialist Web Site

39 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 10, 2026, 3:42 AM ET
wsws.org(opens in a new tab)

Growing militancy among refinery workers is fueling opposition to a new contract that falls far short of demands for higher wages and job security.

Start: Feb 96,400 workers
UNITED_STATES
Oil & Gas (exploration, refining, distribution)Hospitals & ClinicsSchools & UniversitiesCourier & Last-Mile Delivery
Image for article: Bilfinger workers set date for North Sea strikePlanned

Bilfinger workers set date for North Sea strike

39 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 09, 2026, 7:11 AM ET
upstreamonline.com(opens in a new tab)

Employees at industrial services provider Bilfinger UK will move ahead with strike action over its pension scheme later this month, ...

UNITED_KINGDOM
Oil & Gas (exploration, refining, distribution)

Union OKs US oil refineries contract, averting nationwide strike - MSN

41 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 07, 2026, 9:01 PM ET
msn.com(opens in a new tab)

... strike that could have affected 30K workers at 26 companies operating crude oil refineries and petrochemical plants in the U.S. The agreement was ...

Settled30,000 workers
UNITED_STATES
Oil & Gas (exploration, refining, distribution)

Steelworkers reach agreement with Marathon Petroleum, avert national strike - MSN

41 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 07, 2026, 3:08 PM ET
msn.com(opens in a new tab)

The agreement sets wage standards that could apply to 30000 oil workers across the country.

Settled30,000 workers
UNITED_STATES
Oil & Gas (exploration, refining, distribution)
Image for article: <b>Workers</b> furious after USW announce sellout deal for 30000 refinery <b>workers</b> - WSWSPlanned

Workers furious after USW announce sellout deal for 30000 refinery workers - WSWS

42 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 07, 2026, 4:29 AM ET
wsws.org(opens in a new tab)

For a national refinery strike! Workers must reject this contract by the widest possible margin. But a “no” vote alone is not sufficient. It must mark ...

30,000 workers
UNITED_STATES
Oil & Gas (exploration, refining, distribution)Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)
Image for article: Union agrees to US refineries contract, averting nationwide strikeSettled

Union agrees to US refineries contract, averting nationwide strike

42 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 07, 2026, 1:47 AM ET
wkzo.com(opens in a new tab)

The four-year agreement will lift pay for hourly workers by 15%. It also provides a $2,500 signing bonus for USW-represented employees. USW members ...

30,000 workers
UNITED_STATES
Oil & Gas (exploration, refining, distribution)Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)
Image for article: Union asks <b>workers</b> at BP&#39;s Whiting, Indiana, oil refinery to prepare for <b>strike</b> or lockoutPlanned

Union asks workers at BP's Whiting, Indiana, oil refinery to prepare for strike or lockout

42 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 06, 2026, 9:18 PM ET
hr.economictimes.indiatimes.com(opens in a new tab)

BP Whiting Refinery Strike: United Steelworkers is asking workers at ⁠BP's 440000-barrel-per-day refinery in Whiting, Indiana, to prepare for a ...

800 workers
UNITED_STATES
Oil & Gas (exploration, refining, distribution)Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)
Image for article: BP Whiting refinery <b>workers</b> vote to <b>strike</b> - Quantum Commodity IntelligencePlanned

BP Whiting refinery workers vote to strike - Quantum Commodity Intelligence

42 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 06, 2026, 1:57 PM ET
qcintel.com(opens in a new tab)

In a statement, USW 7-1 said its members had authorised an initial financial transfer from its reserves into a strike and defence fund, with workers ...

UNITED_STATES
Oil & Gas (exploration, refining, distribution)Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)

Workers at BP's Whiting Refinery Authorize Strike as National Contract Talks Continue

42 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 06, 2026, 11:43 AM ET
morningstar.com(opens in a new tab)

USW union members account for two-thirds of all U.S. refining capacity. The last four-year national pattern collective bargaining agreement expired at ...

Planned
UNITED_STATES
Oil & Gas (exploration, refining, distribution)Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)
Image for article: BP&#39;s Whiting refinery <b>workers</b> prepare for potential <b>strike</b> as union talks falter - WISH-TVPlanned

BP's Whiting refinery workers prepare for potential strike as union talks falter - WISH-TV

43 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 06, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
wishtv.com(opens in a new tab)

United Steelworkers is asking workers at BP's 440000-barrel-per-day refinery in Whiting, Indiana, to prepare for a strike or lockout.

784 workers
UNITED_STATES
Oil & Gas (exploration, refining, distribution)Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)
Image for article: Union Asks <b>Workers</b> at BP&#39;s Whiting, Indiana, Oil Refinery to Prepare For <b>Strike</b> or LockoutPlanned

Union Asks Workers at BP's Whiting, Indiana, Oil Refinery to Prepare For Strike or Lockout

43 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 05, 2026, 6:51 PM ET
energynow.com(opens in a new tab)

The comments come after 98% of members at the refinery voted to authorize a strike. The local USW union represents around 800 workers at Whiting, the ...

UNITED_STATES
Oil & Gas (exploration, refining, distribution)Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)
Image for article: BP&#39;s Whiting refinery <b>workers</b> prepare for potential <b>strike</b> as union talks falter | WKZOPlanned

BP's Whiting refinery workers prepare for potential strike as union talks falter | WKZO

43 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 05, 2026, 6:25 PM ET
wkzo.com(opens in a new tab)

The comments come after 98% of the ‌800 workers the local USW ‌union represents at the Whiting refinery voted to authorize a strike. “BP has rejected ...

800 workers
UNITED_STATES
Oil & Gas (exploration, refining, distribution)Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)
Image for article: 98% of BP Whiting Refinery <b>workers</b> vote to authorize a <b>strike</b> - NWI TimesPlanned

98% of BP Whiting Refinery workers vote to authorize a strike - NWI Times

43 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 05, 2026, 5:20 PM ET
nwitimes.com(opens in a new tab)

The United Steelworkers Local 7-1 is telling its members to prepare for a strike or a lockout at the BP Whiting Refinery, the largest refinery in ...

UNITED_STATES
Oil & Gas (exploration, refining, distribution)Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)
Image for article: Oil companies demand surrender, but USW keeps 30,000 refinery <b>workers</b> on the job after ...Planned

Oil companies demand surrender, but USW keeps 30,000 refinery workers on the job after ...

46 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 02, 2026, 10:20 PM ET
wsws.org(opens in a new tab)

Oil refinery workers: Build rank-and-file committees to oppose the contract extension and prepare a strike! Fill out the form below to learn more; ...

30,000 workers
UNITED_STATES
Oil & Gas (exploration, refining, distribution)Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)
Image for article: bp's Whiting refinery union workers reject contract extensionPlanned

bp's Whiting refinery union workers reject contract extension

46 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 02, 2026, 3:21 PM ET
bicmagazine.com(opens in a new tab)

"While there is no intent to have a work stoppage, we need to be prepared," the union said. "Our plans for strike or lockout have been initiated.

800 workers
UNITED_STATES
Oil & Gas (exploration, refining, distribution)Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)
Image for article: Union Extends talks with Marathon, Averting <b>Strike</b> at Refineries - EnergyNow.comSettled

Union Extends talks with Marathon, Averting Strike at Refineries - EnergyNow.com

47 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED FEB 01, 2026, 11:34 PM ET
energynow.com(opens in a new tab)

(Reuters) – The United Steelworkers union said late on Saturday it would extend talks with Marathon Petroleum, averting a strike by 30,000 workers at ...

30,000 workers
UNITED_STATES
Oil & Gas (exploration, refining, distribution)Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)