BP Offers to Meet US Refinery Workers' Union, Awaits Response

12:18 AM EST, 11/09/2026 (MT Newswires) -- BP (BP.L) offered to meet with representatives of the United Steelworkers union representing workers at its Whiting refinery in the US to resume contract negotiations, but is awaiting confirmation from the union. The oil and gas company said on Nov. 6 that it proposed meetings for Nov. 2, Nov. 4, Nov. 5, and Monday, but none have been confirmed. Eight negotiating sessions have been held since the lockout began on March 19, with the latest on Oct. 26. BP said it provided changes to the contract language and offered negotiations through formal bargaining, informal discussions, or federal mediation.