Detroit Marathon refinery strike ends with 7-year agreement

The union approved a new seven-year deal following months of strikes.

FOX 2: The walkout at the Detroit Marathon Petroleum facility has ended.

The standoff, which had been going on since early September, was reportedly broken when members ratified a deal, according to Local 283.

According to a release, the contract includes pay increases while keeping their pension and Teamster healthcare, which does not need employee contributions.

During negotiations, other employees have operated the refinery, which is situated in Southwest Detroit.

According to the union, they operate in hazardous conditions, and the public is much more at risk when they are replaced by inexperienced workers.

Marathon Petroleum confirmed the contract in a statement.

“On December 14, our union-represented employees ratified a new, mutually advantageous seven-year collective bargaining agreement between Marathon’s Detroit refinery and Teamsters Local 283. As we continue to collaborate to properly manufacture transportation fuels for our communities, we look forward to our employees’ safe return to the refinery, which is already underway.”

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