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Strike Ends with Win for Workers | Texas News
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After a 42-day strike, 70 workers at Ashland Specialty Chemicals in Texas City won a major victory: a new contract with a 9.25% wage increase over three years, 80 hours of paid sick leave, more vacation days, and restored seniority rights. The walkout began when the company proposed cuts to benefits, job roles, and sick leave — including forcing operators to do unsafe maintenance work. With union support and community donations, workers held firm through negotiations that stalled before the old contract expired. Though they compromised on outsourcing jobs, the final deal reflects their collective power and resilience.
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