‘Progress’ seen in negotiations between US refiners, USW union

摘要

New York-Lead industry negotiator Shell and the United Steelworkers union on February 2 kept an optimistic game face on about ongoing labor disputes, as negotiations continued after expiration of the union’s contract. US refiners and petrochemical manufacturers are “optimistic” about reaching a new contract deal with the United Steelworkers union, Shell spokesman Stan Mays said. About 24,000 refinery workers are covered under the latest contract.