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flag BP locked out 800 workers at its Whiting refinery after contract talks failed, citing need for control and operational stability.

flag BP has initiated a lockout of about 800 United Steelworkers members at its Whiting, Indiana, refinery starting March 19, after contract talks collapsed. flag The company cited ongoing labor uncertainty and the need to regain operational control, following the union’s rejection of its final proposal. flag The refinery, which processes 440,000 barrels of oil daily, produces key fuels, and the disruption could affect regional supply amid rising fuel prices. flag The union opposed the proposal, which it said would cut jobs, reduce wages, weaken protections, and limit bargaining rights. flag BP insists it remains open to negotiations but will not lift the lockout without acceptance of its March 17 offer.

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