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Refinery Workers Strike

Written by Vorys | Feb 1, 2009 8:23:21 PM

According to this article from the Austin American-Statesman, some refineries may shut down in the event of a strike by refinery workers, while others may look to non-union workers.  Fortunately, a strike was averted on Saturday when both sides agreed to continue contract negotiations.

[Update.  From the Houston Chronicle:  It appears that the parties reached an agreement giving refinery and chemical plant workers a 3 percent raise each year for the next three years along with a $2,500 contract ratification bonus.]