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This Day in Labor History: December 15, 1989

By Erik Loomis

In General

On December 15, 2021

On December 15, 1989, the Oil, Chemical, and Atomic Workers come to an agreement with the German chemical company BASF for the company’s largest plant, in Geismer, Louisiana, after a five year lockout. This unlikely victory in a horrible time for private sector unions demonstrated...

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This Day in Labor History: January 23, 1973

By Erik Loomis

On January 23, 2016

On January 23, 1973, the Oil, Chemical, and Atomic Workers went on strike against Shell Oil. This strike gained unusual supporters. Environmentalists came out hard against Shell and in support.

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