BP’s Whiting, Indiana, refinery lockout is entering its sixth month after starting in March 2026. The dispute involves approximately 800 members of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 7-1.
Key disagreements center on wage increases, job outsourcing, and bargaining rights. The Whiting facility remains the largest refinery in the Midwest.
BP continues operations using managers and replacement workers. Both parties recently expressed willingness to involve a federal mediator to resolve the impasse. The company and the union are considering direct negotiations in mid-September.