Early Sunday morning, the United Steelworkers union told members to strike at nine U.S refineries. Both sides have agreed to hopefully reach common grounds over pay, benefits, and safety. Unfortunately, the negotiations between the U.S refiners and the union failed to reach an agreement by 12:01 am, the Sunday deadline. Negotiations have been attempted a three year agreement adressing industry wide wage increases, safety conditions, and staffing issues. "The deal would form the baseline for additional talks between companies and local unions, and cover 30,000 workers at 230 refineries, oil terminals, pipelines, and petrochemical plants." (Foxnews)
This reminds me of the industrial age in history when factories were a main source of jobs for many people. Many men worked in the factories, latter women and children joining them. The conditions in which they worked in were absolutely awful and hazardous. They had very little breaks, worked for long hours, dangerous environment and many more.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/02/01/united-steelworkers-union-tells-members-to-go-on-strike-at-major-refineries/
Maddie Murphy pd. 6
In APUSH, we learned about the United States' first unions. Who would've thought that they would become such a powerful entity in society?
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how the U.S. government allows for people to argue for their beliefs and have the freedom to go on strike to defend their opinions and safety. These policies allow for change to be instigated and justice be restored.
ReplyDelete- Vivie Behrens (Period 6)
This is such a journey from the previous unions. It's amazing how the government and society can clash like this.
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