The United Steelworkers union has outlined its key proposals for the upcoming contract negotiations for refinery workers, focusing on wages, benefits, and working conditions. This sets the stage for talks with oil companies as the current contract nears expiration.

Editor’s Note: Contract negotiations between unions and major industries like oil refining can have big ripple effects—not just for workers' paychecks but also for fuel prices and the broader economy. If talks get tense, it could lead to strikes or disruptions, so this is a story worth watching.