Madison County Solidarity Labor Council- Indiana

04/01/2026

03/18/2026

BP locks out USW workers in Indiana.

“USW president Eric Shultz responded to the refinery's lockout, saying, "We presented British Petroleum with an offer today that included accepting several of their proposals - only for them to reject that after just four hours and serve us with a lockout notice. They continue to demand that we cut more than 100 jobs, accept pay cuts to nearly all positions and give up our bargaining rights. That's just unacceptable. We are prepared to keep fighting for a fair agreement that protects local jobs, protects wages and protects the rights of our members."”

AI surveillance is another item that seems to be a big issue.

🔗Link below

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/bp-whiting-refinery-initiate-lockout-failed-contract-negotiations/

https://abc7chicago.com/post/bp-lock-workers-whiting-indiana-refinery-starting-thursday/18728533/

https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/bp-locks-out-union-workers-its-midwest-refinery-2026-03-17/?utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwZnRzaAQnYMpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeHk-rQXkklGD4kY2ZI5i8OzgHRV98-HjlsknsRachOtRCmiQaJko8bvQ3vpA_aem_19eCYgukcS-XNl7qw1Xlog

03/13/2026

President Trump and Congressional Republicans are pushing the SAVE Act under the guise of protecting our elections from fraud. But when you look at the real numbers, they don't add up.

This isn't about voter fraud. It's about stopping millions from Americans from voting.

03/11/2026

UThis St. Patrick’s Day, celebrate with products that support union workers.

Choosing union-made goods helps protect good wages, safe working conditions, and strong communities across the country.

Because when you buy union, you’re investing in American workers.

Discover more union-made options at AFL-CIO.org. ☘️

02/28/2026

🍀 St. Paddy’s Day: Keep It Green. Keep It Union. 🍀

If you’re serving up corned beef and cabbage this March 17, make sure your celebration carries a union label from the kitchen to the bar cart. Because nothing says Irish pride like supporting good union jobs right here at home.

🥩 Corned Beef (Union-Made Picks)
Harris Ranch • Hormel • Thumann’s • Winter’s Premium Deli

🥔 Potatoes & Cabbage
Grab Dole potatoes and pick up your cabbage at a union grocery store, including:

Safeway, Albertsons, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Vons, Shaws, Star Market, Tom Thumb, Haggen, Carrs, Pavillions, Randalls

Kroger, Fred Meyer, QFC, King Soopers, Ralphs, Smith’s, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Mariano’s, Pick’n Save

Giant, Hannaford, Martin’s, Stop & Shop, Food Lion

Meijer

(If you’re already grocery shopping there, you’re halfway to solidarity.)

🍺 Beer
Samuel Adams • Blue Moon • Budweiser • Hamm’s • Iron City • Killian’s • Michelob • Rolling Rock • Shock Top • Lionshead • Mad River Brewing • Corona • Camo Black Ice

🍏 Hard Cider
Woodchuck

🥃 Whiskey
Baker’s • Basil Hayden • Bulleit • Henry McKenna • Jim Beam • K**b Creek • Old Crow • Old Grand-Dad

☕ Coffee (for the morning after 😉)
Eight O’Clock • Folgers • Kauai Coffee • Maxwell House • McDonald’s Coffee • Millstone

🍨 Whipped Cream Topping (for Irish coffee, obviously)
Cool Whip • Country Fresh • Horizon • Reddi-wip

This St. Patrick’s Day, raise a glass to the workers who make it all possible. Buy union. Support good jobs. And enjoy your corned beef knowing it came with a side of solidarity. ✊

02/18/2026

Bosses and union-busting politicians have tried to stop workers and their unions—slashing jobs and rigging rules to scare us out of organizing—but they’re failing.

The number of workers covered by union contracts is the highest it has been in 16 years! https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/18/union-membership-increase-trump-assault

02/10/2026

is almost here. If you're celebrating make sure it's

02/07/2026

, checking labels like we check each other. , ALWAYS! Check out these goodies courtesy of Labor 411.