Oil – Page 30 – People's World

Union oil workers to rally at Shell headquarters

February 5, 2015 By Special to People’s World

USW members account for about 64 percent of the country's oil refining capacity, and more locations could soon join the strike if necessary.

Oil industry obstinance on safety forces steelworkers to strike

February 5, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

Oil industry obstinance, especially its refusal to even discuss worker safety issues, forced tens of thousands of Steelworkers to strike.

Obama defends wildlife refuge, leaves other areas vulnerable to oil drilling

February 3, 2015 By Blake Skylar

Millions more acres would be declared "wilderness," enjoying the highest level of protection possible for public lands, effectively preserving the area and its ecosystem.

Oil workers begin largest strike since 1980

February 2, 2015 By Combined Sources

The USW called for its refinery workers to stage their walkout after negotiations with Shell Oil Co. broke down less than two weeks after they began.

Connecticut activists gather to prevent a climate crime

January 12, 2015 By Len Yannielli

It was a crime scene we have become all too familiar with in 2015. Yellow police tape encircled the area of the dastardly deed. People milled about somewhat dazed but also angry.