Union approves national agreement negotiated with marathon for 30,000 oil industry workers

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 3:25 PM

HOUSTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) – The United Steelworkers union (USW) adopted a national agreement negotiated with Marathon Petroleum for use in contracts between 30,000 oil industry workers and their refineries and chemical plants, the union said in a statement posted on-line. 

The 4-year agreement will lift pay for the hourly workers by 15%. It also provides a $2,500 signing bonus for USW represented employees. 

(Reporting by Erwin Seba)


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