Fourth day of U.S. refineries strike ends with new offer

Source: Reuters

BY ERWIN SEBA

The United Steelworkers union (USW) said a new contract offer was made by lead oil company negotiator Royal Dutch Shell Plc (RDSa.L) on Wednesday night as a strike by U.S. refinery workers ended its fourth day.

"The USW has received an offer and will respond after consideration of the offer tomorrow," USW spokeswoman Lynne Hancock said. "I don't know what time they will consider it. Contents of the offer will not be revealed."

About 4,000 workers at nine plants, including seven refineries accounting for 10 percent of U.S. refining capacity, continue to walk picket lines in California, Kentucky and Texas.

In a text message to members seen by news media late on Wednesday, the USW said: "minimal progress today."

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