Union signals possible proposal coming to end U.S. refinery strike
Source: Reuters
(Reuters) - The United Steelworkers union (USW) signaled that lead refinery owner representative Shell Oil Co may offer a possible settlement in the coming days that could end the largest refinery strike in 35 years.
In a message issued on Wednesday night, the union said it was assembling its policy committee, which represents the rank and file, to review proposals from industry during contract talks.
"Bargaining is continuing," the USW said in the message. "Policy committee traveling to Houston to review any proposals. Time for industry to bargain fair and safe deal."
The strike by 6,550 USW members at 15 plants, including 12 refineries accounting for one-fifth of U.S. crude oil processing capacity, finished its 39th day on Wednesday.
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