Union and Marathon Begin Crucial Contract Talks Amid Strike Threat
The United Steelworkers union and Marathon Petroleum began contract negotiations on January 23, 2026, for 30,000 workers. The current contract expires February 1.
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The United Steelworkers union and Marathon Petroleum Corporation have commenced negotiations over a new multi-year contract for 30,000 workers across U.S. refinery and chemical plants. These talks, which began on January 23, 2026, come with an urgent deadline as the current contract is set to expire on February 1. The looming expiration raises the prospect of a nationwide strike that could severely disrupt refinery operations and petrochemical production.
