Detroit's Marathon Petroleum refinery faces potential strike.

Marathon Petroleum's Detroit refinery faces the possibility of a strike, as the 273 Teamsters Local 283 members voted 95% in favor of authorizing a potential strike following the expiration of their contract on January 31st. The union is seeking increased compensation, improved schedules, and no increases in healthcare costs for the workers. Marathon Petroleum has reportedly made close to $10 billion in profit in 2023, leading to allegations that the company is withholding fair pay for their employees. The company has reportedly made contingency plans to maintain the refinery's operations with trained and qualified staff should a strike occur.

February 16, 2024
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