The United Steelworkers represents the most workers in the North American chemical industry. The chemical sector is one of the largest sectors within the international union with approximately 30,000 chemical workers being represented. The union’s chemical units include traditional chemical plants, petrochemical units and chemical end products manufacturing.
The plan of action came following a breakout session and several discussions at the conclusion of a four-day council meeting held in late October with leaders of 20 unions representing thousands of workers at Dow, DuPont and their spinoff companies.
The 26 members of Local 7-765-01 refine silica for multiple customers, including the tire manufacturing industry. They work in maintenance or as production operators, packagers, helpers and laboratory technicians.
Union’s ‘We Supply America’ Bus Scheduled to Stop at USW Locals to Highlight Jobs, Community Benefits of Robust Investment
As part of the deal, more than 100 members of USW Local 759L will return to work Monday, June 14.
Learn all about the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program, what employers are required to do, what are your rights, and what is/is not allowed when background checks are done of workers.
Thousands of oil and chemical spills of varying size and magnitude occur in the United States each year. A recent spill of 4-methylcyclohexane methanol into the Elk River in early January 2014 ... more
