USW Local 12-4772

USW Local 12-4772 is a local union affiliated with the United Steelworkers (USW), representing workers in the oil refinery and petrochemical industries, particularly at the Marathon Petroleum refinery in Texas City, Texas. The local union is part of the USW's District 13, which covers Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. USW Local 12-4772 works closely with other USW locals, such as USW Local 13-1 and USW Local 10-1, to advocate for workers' rights and interests. The local union is also affiliated with the AFL-CIO and the Texas AFL-CIO.

● History

The history of USW Local 12-4772 dates back to the early 20th century, when workers at the Texas City, Texas refinery began organizing to improve their working conditions and wages. The local union was officially chartered in the 1950s, and since then, it has been a key player in the labor movement in the Gulf Coast region, working with other unions, such as the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the United Automobile Workers. USW Local 12-4772 has been involved in numerous labor disputes and strikes, including the 1973 oil embargo and the 1990s labor disputes at the Shell Oil refinery in Deer Park, Texas. The local union has also worked with politicians, such as Ted Kennedy and Barbara Jordan, to advocate for workers' rights and interests.

● Organization

USW Local 12-4772 is a democratic organization, with a grievance procedure and a collective bargaining process that involves rank-and-file members. The local union is led by a president and a executive board, which includes vice presidents, secretary-treasurers, and trustees. USW Local 12-4772 is also part of the USW's National Oil Bargaining Program, which coordinates bargaining efforts with other USW locals in the oil industry. The local union works closely with other labor organizations, such as the National Labor Relations Board and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, to ensure that workers' rights are protected.

● Bargaining

USW Local 12-4772 engages in collective bargaining with Marathon Petroleum and other employers to negotiate wages, benefits, and working conditions for its members. The local union has a bargaining committee that includes shop stewards and other rank-and-file members, who work with labor lawyers and economists to develop bargaining proposals. USW Local 12-4772 has negotiated contracts with Marathon Petroleum, ExxonMobil, and other oil companies, and has worked with other USW locals, such as USW Local 7-1 and USW Local 9-675, to coordinate bargaining efforts. The local union has also worked with politicians, such as Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, to advocate for workers' rights and interests.

● Strikes_and_Labor_Disputes

USW Local 12-4772 has been involved in several strikes and labor disputes over the years, including the 1980 strike at the Texas City, Texas refinery and the 2015 strike at the Marathon Petroleum refinery in Galveston, Texas. The local union has worked with other USW locals, such as USW Local 10-1 and USW Local 13-1, to coordinate strike efforts and to support picketing and other labor actions. USW Local 12-4772 has also worked with community organizations, such as the Texas City NAACP and the Galveston Central Labor Council, to build support for striking workers. The local union has been involved in labor disputes with Marathon Petroleum, ExxonMobil, and other oil companies, and has worked with labor lawyers and arbitrators to resolve grievances and disputes.

● Membership

USW Local 12-4772 has a diverse membership of workers from the oil refinery and petrochemical industries, including operators, mechanics, and laborers. The local union represents workers at the Marathon Petroleum refinery in Texas City, Texas, as well as workers at other oil companies and contractors in the Gulf Coast region. USW Local 12-4772 has a membership committee that works to recruit new members and to retain existing ones, and offers training programs and benefits to its members, including health insurance and pension plans. The local union also works with other labor organizations, such as the AFL-CIO and the Texas AFL-CIO, to advocate for workers' rights and interests.

● Community_Involvement

USW Local 12-4772 is involved in various community activities and charitable organizations in the Texas City, Texas area, including the United Way and the American Red Cross. The local union has a community outreach committee that works to build relationships with community leaders and organizations, and offers scholarships and grants to local students and non-profit organizations. USW Local 12-4772 has also worked with politicians, such as John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, to advocate for workers' rights and interests, and has participated in labor events and rallies, such as the AFL-CIO Convention and the Labor Day Parade. The local union is also affiliated with the Texas City Chamber of Commerce and the Galveston County Economic Development Council. Category:USW Locals