Phillips 66 Workers Stage Rally Over Contract Standoff in Linden

The workforce at the Northeast’s largest oil refinery is pushing for a new deal that includes wage increases and enhanced benefits. A primary point of contention remains the company’s Absence Control Policy, which grants management the power to discipline or terminate employees for taking sick leave. Workers intend to signal their opposition to these punitive measures through a demonstration at 1400 S Park Ave, where they plan to display banners demanding fair compensation and a revision of leave policies.

This labor action follows months of frustration regarding the current working environment. As the September 16 bargaining session approaches, the union is leveraging the rally to pressure the company to negotiate in good faith. The outcome of these talks will determine the future of the refinery’s mechanical and process staff, whose current contract expires in just over two weeks.