Marathon renewable refinery workers cite safety concerns during labor dispute
In California, Inside Climate News reports workers at Marathon Petroleum’s Martinez renewable fuels refinery remain locked out after striking over contract terms they say contribute to unsafe working conditions, including understaffing and excessive overtime. The dispute follows a 2023 refinery fire that seriously injured an employee during startup of a renewable diesel processing unit, prompting renewed calls for stronger safety protections. Union leaders argue renewable fuel refineries should be covered under the same labor agreements and safety regulations as petroleum refineries, while California regulators continue developing updated rules for the growing renewable fuels sector.
Category: Fuels
