Exxon discusses new terms with union representing locked-out Texas refinery workers
United Steelworkers union members picket exterior the Exxon Mobil Beaumont, after being locked out of the plant by the corporate, in Beaumont, Texas, U.S., Might 1, 2021. REUTERS/Erwin Seba
Oct 9 (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil Corp stated on Saturday it and the United Steelworkers union, the union representing staff locked out of a Texas refinery, mentioned phrases of a proposed labor contract.
Exxon stated it supplied clarifications to its newest proposal and rejected the union’s proposed modifications to that supply, saying they might increase its prices.
“Union supplied a one-pager with 24 proposed gadgets they requested be included in our provide … nearly all of the gadgets enhance value to the Firm, and as we instructed the Union, we’re not involved in together with them in our provide,” Exxon stated.
It has been over 5 months since Exxon locked some 650 staff out on the Beaumont, Texas, plant, changing them with momentary staff.
The brand new proposal got here at a time when not less than 30% of staff represented by United Steelworkers union native 13-243 signed a petition to the U.S. Nationwide Labor Relations Board to pressure a vote on eradicating the union.
The union on Friday accused the corporate of deceptive individuals with complicated statements relating to the union, negotiations and the corporate’s lockout.
Exxon additionally stated the union refused to say whether or not it could search a vote on the most recent provide and the following bargaining assembly was not scheduled.
Reporting by Maria Ponnezhath in Bengaluru; Further reporting by Gary McWilliams;
Enhancing by Chris Reese
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