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labor-relations1 year ago•2 min saved

Detroit Marathon Refinery Workers Vote to Authorize Strike

Union members at Marathon Petroleum's Detroit refinery have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike amid negotiations for compensation increases and improved schedules. The Teamsters' contract with Marathon expired on Jan. 31 and covers 273 workers, including board operators, chemists, field operators, laboratory technicians, electricians, and mechanics. The union is seeking fair compensation for their essential work, while Marathon Petroleum asserts its commitment to bargaining in good faith and ensuring the safe operation of the refinery.

via Detroit News|

#detroit-refinery #labor-negotiations #labor-relations

disasters2 years ago•0 min saved

"Evacuation Ordered as Marathon Petroleum Refinery Fire and Chemical Leak Threaten Louisiana Residents"

Residents within a one-mile radius of a fire at a Marathon Petroleum refinery storage tank in Garyville, Louisiana, have been ordered to temporarily evacuate as a precautionary measure. The fire is contained to the refinery's property, and there have been no reported injuries. Marathon Petroleum Corp. stated that their main priority is ensuring the safety of employees, contractors, and the surrounding community, and an investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the fire.

via CNN|

#disasters #evacuation #louisiana

breaking-news2 years ago•1 min saved

Chemical Leak and Fire Spark Evacuation at Marathon Petroleum Refinery in Garyville

A chemical leak and fire have been reported at the Marathon Petroleum refinery in Garyville, Louisiana. Residents within a one-mile radius of the refinery have been ordered to evacuate as a precautionary measure. The incident, which involved a naphtha release and fire at a storage tank, was contained on company property and there were no reported injuries. Air monitoring has been deployed, and an investigation into the incident is ongoing.

via FOX 8 Local First|

#breaking-news #chemical-leak #evacuation-order

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

Marathon Petroleum's Galveston Bay Refinery prompts multiple shelter-in-place orders in Texas City.

A shelter-in-place has been lifted for Texas City residents after an odor complaint prompted an investigation Tuesday afternoon. The shelter-in-place was issued for all residents east of State Highway 146 due to an incident in progress at Marathon Petroleum's Galveston Bay Refinery Sulfur Plant. Marathon Petroleum personnel are responding to an operational issue at the Galveston Bay Refinery Sulfur Plant and are working to resolve the matter.

via KTRK-TV|

#air-monitoring #environment #marathon-petroleum

disasters2 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal Fire at Marathon Petroleum's Texas City Refinery Unit.

A fire broke out at Marathon Petroleum's Galveston Bay Refinery in Texas City, but it has been brought under control and contained, with no threat to the community. Emergency responders are on the scene, and air monitoring is being conducted as a precaution. No injuries have been reported so far.

via KTRK-TV|

#disasters #emergency-responders #fire