Martinez Renewable Refinery Workers Strike Amid Contract Dispute, Demand Safer Conditions ^29.1%

KQED - By Ella Jackson - 4/29/2026, 12:10 AM

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More than 100 steelworkers entered day two of a strike against the management of a Martinez refinery after nearly four months of fruitless contract negotiations with Marathon Petroleum’s corporate leadership. “These workers showed up ready to reach an agreement,” said Nick Plurkowski, president of USW Local 5, in a statement. “Marathon... more

House Republicans move to repeal proposed Biden-era heat-safety rule, citing burdens on small businesses ^72%

Fox Business - By Sophia Compton - 12/18/2025, 11:00 AM

House Republicans and small business advocates are pushing back against a heat-safety rule proposed during the Biden administration, arguing it would impose unnecessary requirements on employers nationwide. Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Ind., recently introduced the "Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025," which would repeal a federal heat-safety... more