- The United Steelworkers union (USW) said in a letter to members it was misled by Lyondell Basell Industries (LYB.N) about possible buyers for the company’s Houston refinery.
- The union said it would contact government officials about the would-be buyers of the refinery and take further actions involving union members in the future.
- Lyondell spokesperson Nick Facchin said the company had refused to offer redeployment when it announced the closure of the refinery.
- Kinder Morgan Inc (KMI.N) approached Lyondell about a possible sale, but Lyondell wasn't interested.
Union says Lyondell misled it about possible Houston refinery buyers
The United Steelworkers union (USW) said in a letter to members it was misled by Lyondell Basell Industries about possible buyers for the company’s Houston refinery, which the company has set for permanent closure late this year.
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