What is the union's main accusation against BP regarding negotiations after the Whiting refinery lockout?

The United Steelworkers accused BP of delaying negotiations by refusing to resume contract talks since locking out more than 800 workers at its Whiting, Indiana, refinery in March, despite BP's public claims that it wants to bargain.

When did the union most recently attempt to restart negotiations with BP, and how did BP respond?

The union sought to restart talks last week but was told BP was unavailable to meet for nearly two weeks.

Union says BP delaying negotiations following Whiting refinery lockout

May 12, 2026

The United Steelworkers union accuses BP of delaying contract talks after locking out over 800 workers at its Whiting, Indiana refinery. Despite requests to resume negotiations, BP has reportedly remained unavailable for nearly two weeks.

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