USW: California refinery explosion shows need for safety improvements
Union demands more protections for workers
Last week’s explosion and fire at the ExxonMobile refinery in Southern California underscores the need for improved safety conditions to protect both workers and communities, according to the United Steelworkers (USW).
“Our members work in dangerous and too often deadly conditions,” said USW International President Leo W. Gerard, who accused employers of reaping billions of dollars in profits while failing to improve conditions for workers.