Update on BP strike
Update on BP strike
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A tentative agreement has been reached that could end a nationwide strike for oil refinery workers. Now, the pressure is on local refineries and unions to reach a deal. Talks are expected to resume Friday between striking workers in Northwest Indiana and oil giant BP. It’s been more than a month since workers walked off the job at the Whiting refinery.
Union workers say the main sticking point isn’t over money -but safety. WBEZ’s Michael Puente reports. (Flickr/Travis S.)