The tentative pattern agreement negotiated between the United Steelworkers (USW) union and the oil sector features wage increases, a ratification bonus, continuation of the current premium contribution structure and no retrogression on items previously settled between the union and the industry.

“Our main focus in this round of National Oil Bargaining was health and safety, but the industry refused to allow us to be equal partners with them in resolving the health and safety problems that persistently are not being addressed across the whole industry,” USW International President Leo W. Gerard said ... more