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Market Chatter: BP, United Steelworkers Union's Negotiations Stall After US Refinery Lockout

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BP (BP.L) and the United Steelworkers Union remain deadlocked in labor negotiations following the lockout of more than 800 workers at the company's Whiting refinery in Indiana, US, in March, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing a statement from the union.

The union accused the energy company of delaying negotiations despite publicly expressing willingness to continue discussions, according to the report.

It added that BP was ⁠unavailable to meet for nearly ⁠two ​weeks after it attempted to resume talks last week.

BP did not immediately respond to a request for comment from.

(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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