Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union

Definition

The Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union was an influential labor union in the United States that represented workers in the oil, chemical, and atomic industries. It played a key role in advocating for better wages, working conditions, and safety standards for its members until it merged with the Paper, Allied-Industrial, Chemical and Energy Workers International Union in 1999.

Related terms

Collective bargaining: A process of negotiation between employers and a group of employees aimed at agreements to regulate working salaries, working conditions, benefits, and other aspects of workers' compensation and rights.

Labor relations: The study and practice of managing unionized employment situations; includes negotiations between unions and employers regarding employee rights and workplace policies.

Strike action: An organized cessation of work by employees as a form of protest, typically aiming at gaining concessions or improvements from their employer