The number of oil refineries being affected by an employee strike has now risen to 15 companies. Negotiations between employers and striking workers broke down on Friday further escalating the strike. Workers are pushing for contractors to be replaced by union members. At this time no date has been set to resume discussions.
See "Nationwide Refinery Strike Expands to 15 Plants in Fourth Week", Tiffany Hsu, Los Angeles Times, February 24, 2015