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BP Says USW Returning to Negotiation Over Whiting Refinery

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BP (BP) said Wednesday the United Steelworkers, or USW, Local 7-1 has agreed to the company's request to return to the bargaining table on Friday over Whiting Refinery.

"We hope to have meaningful dialogue to reach an agreement for a sustainable future for our employees, the refinery and the community," the company said.

On Monday, BP said it is maintaining the lockout at its Whiting refinery in Indiana after failing to reach a deal with the union.

The union had requested to lift the lockout but "rejected and refused to negotiate" the company's last contract offer, according to the statement.

USW 7-1 didn't immediately reply to' request for comment.

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