September 14, 2026
bp Whiting refinery representatives met today with the representatives of United Steelworkers Local 7-1. Discussions were generally constructive, and the parties have agreed to meet again later this week.
bp Whiting refinery remains committed to bargaining in good faith toward an agreement that supports our employees, our community and the Whiting refinery's long-term future.
The refinery continues to operate safely, reliably and compliantly, with no impact to operations as a result of the current labor dispute.
What is the bp Whiting refinery proposing?
- Modernized job structures, training and upskilling – giving employees opportunities to grow, develop and strengthen their skills at every stage of their career, while supporting a safer and more reliable refinery for the long term.
- Greater long-term certainty for employees, the refinery and the community through a proposed six-year agreement and an extended 150-day industrial peace clause before any future strike or lockout after contract expiration.
- Base wage improvements that build on already strong pay, which ranks in the top 10-15% in Indiana by offering USW National Oil Bargaining Program (NOBP) “industry pattern” base wage increases for six years and the same “industry pattern” $2,500 lump sum signing bonus.
- Additional $5,000 to $7,500 payments for employees in certain roles.
- On aggregate the entire employee base will see a 13% increase on base wage rates over the first 4 years, and then NOBP wage rate increases for the last two years.
Further information
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bp US press office, uspress@bp.com