ExxonMobil Beaumont negotiations updates

How to End the Lockout – December 17, 2021 

As the lockout continues and the NLRB’s decertification vote is underway, we understand there may be questions on what options you have to return to work. Please watch the following video to understand your options and visit www.embeaumont.com for more information. 

Employee-led decertification: ballot casting process overview

On November 12, the National Labor Relations Board mailed out ballots for the employee-led decertification. We strongly encourage our USW-represented employees to make sure they understand the process and vote in the election. Your vote will remain 100% confidential. On the ballot you will have the option to vote “Yes” to maintain representation or the option to vote “No” to decertify. While it’s completely your decision, and we are prohibited from making promises about pay or benefits, we hope you give us a chance and vote “No.” Learn more about the decertification process, and about current wages and benefits at the Company’s non-represented sites, at www.embeaumont.com.

ExxonMobil negotiations update – May 20, 2021

ExxonMobil Beaumont Refinery Plant Manager Rozena Dendy shares an update for our neighbors on our ongoing negotiations with the United Steelworkers (USW). For more information and to register for future updates, please visit www.embeaumont.com.

A message from Rozena Dendy – May 1, 2021

ExxonMobil Refinery Plant Manager Rozena Dendy shares an update on the ongoing negotiations with the United Steelworkers and the lockout beginning today at 10 a.m. We remain hopeful that we will reach an agreement that will maintain a good working relationship with our represented employees.

Video transcript

Perhaps, you’ve likely seen news reports or my first video about our negotiations with the United Steelworkers union. Since January, we’ve engaged the Union in extensive, good-faith efforts to reach an agreement for a new contract.

Unfortunately, we still have not reached an agreement with the union, employees haven't been able to vote, and we still face a real risk of a strike. 

As a result, the Company is moving forward with a lockout.  Starting today at 10 a.m., USW-represented workers will be locked out a new agreement is reached. 

So what does that mean for you?

First, you can be confident that we are taking measures to continue to operate safely and reliably.

However, this also may mean you may see increased activity around our facilities, including potential demonstrators at our entrance gates.

We know this may increase concern, but rest assured we’re working with local authorities to promote safety of both our employees and neighbors like you. 

In addition, we remain hopeful that we will reach an agreement for a new contract with the Union that would end the work stoppage.

In the meantime, we regret any inconvenience this may cause, and we appreciate your continued patience and understanding. Thank you and please continue to stay safe and healthy.

A message from Rozena Dendy – April 30, 2021

ExxonMobil Beaumont Refinery Plant Manager Rozena Dendy shares an update for our neighbors on our ongoing negotiations with the United Steelworkers union.

Video transcript

ExxonMobil has been actively engaged in good-faith negotiations with the United Steelworkers union for a new contract since January. Despite extensive efforts, we have not reached agreement, and the Union committee has not held an employee vote on our offers. It’s disheartening because our employees are caught in the middle of negotiation process.

Of note, the Union issued a 75-day strike notice in February. We followed with a 75-day lockout notice. Last week, we notified the Union that the Company will lockout USW-represented employees beginning this Saturday, May 1 at 10 a.m.

As you can imagine, this activity has caused increased media attention and conversation on social media. We firmly believe you deserve to know the facts about the circumstances that led up to this decision.

First, our wage employees are highly valued, and we provide competitive compensation that supports employee performance and retention.  This is while maintaining the company’s ability to compete over a range of economic conditions, including periods of low industry margins.

Second, our lockout decision is a result of the Union not accepting the Company’s contract proposals and the real risk of a strike. It is vital to the safety of our community that we control this timeline to allow our qualified and highly-skilled team to assume safe control of our operations.

While this was a difficult decision that was made under very challenging circumstances, the changes that are being sought are not new or unique within ExxonMobil  or the industry. By improving our competitiveness, we are better positioned to be here for another 50+ years. That translates into good paying jobs for current employees and future generations.

We remain hopeful that we will reach an agreement that will maintain a good working relationship with our represented employees.

In the meantime, we really appreciate your continued patience and understanding. Nothing is more important to us than the safety and health of our employees, our contractors, and the people who live and work near our operations. We remain committed to safety excellence in everything we do. Thank you and please continue to stay safe and healthy.