Union workers at Monument Chemical plant in Meade County plan to go on strike Wednesday, urging fair contract negotiations.
UA Local 502 Plumbers, Pipefitters and Service Technicians and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 369 said the strike is focused on securing higher wages and protecting workers from subcontracting.
Union leaders said the practice of subcontracting undermines job security and fair compensation. Subcontracted workers are being used to erode the local unionized workforce in Brandenburg.
Among the unions’ concerns are the rising cost of healthcare and cost of living. The unions said it offered their employer an affordable healthcare plan, but it was rejected.
Many employees are struggling to afford necessary medical care and insurance, according to the unions. They said this is not just about higher pay but about ensuring our members can afford healthcare and maintain job security.
In a statement, Monument Chemical Site Leader Wendell Borges said negotiations between the unions and the company have been at an impasse.
“At Monument Chemical, one of our goals is to be a good partner to our employees, our community, and our customers. This includes our commitment to the collective bargaining process,” Borges said. “The plant is operating at full capacity, and we are meeting customer obligations. We look forward to the resolution of these contracts, and we will continue to monitor this situation.”
Source: WHAS11
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