Which unions and how many workers are on strike at Ineos’ Ashtabula, Ohio facility, and what is the stated reason for the strike?

Forty-three members of Teamsters Local 377 and 66 members of International Chemical Workers Union Council (ICWUC) Local 1033C have walked out at Ineos’ Ashtabula, Ohio facility. The Teamsters accused Ineos of 'failure to bargain in good faith' and 'reneging on our 2022 agreement', citing the expiration of the previous three-year joint collective bargaining agreement on March 31 and stating that workers authorized the strike on March 19.

What key products are manufactured at the Ineos Ashtabula site, and how did Ineos acquire the titanium dioxide and chlor-alkali operations there?

Major products at the Ashtabula site include titanium dioxide (TiO₂) pigments, potassium hydroxide (KOH), and chlorine. Ineos acquired the titanium dioxide assets from Cristal Global in 2019 for $700 million, and the chlor-alkali facility was added through the 2022 acquisition of Ashta Chemicals.

Teamsters, ICWUC begin strike at Ineos TiO2, KOH site in Ohio – updated

Apr 16, 2026

Union workers at Ineos' Ohio facility have struck over contract disputes, potentially impacting production of titanium dioxide, potassium hydroxide, and chlorine. Ineos confirms operations continue safely with contingency teams while negotiations remain ongoing.

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