Ashland Specialty Chemicals Workers Ratify New Contract, Ending 42-Day Strike
Approximately 70 skilled workers at Ashland Specialty Chemicals in Texas City have ratified a new three-year contract, ending a 42-day strike that began when their previous contract expired on June 24. The agreement, announced by the Texas City Metal Trades…
Houston, TX, August 5, 2026 —
Texas City, TX – Approximately 70 skilled workers at Ashland Specialty Chemicals have ratified a new three-year contract, bringing an end to a 42-day strike. The labor action began on June 24, following the expiration of the previous contract.
The Texas City Metal Trades Council announced the ratification of the new agreement. Key provisions of the contract include wage increases, enhancements to sick leave and disability benefits, and the restoration of vacation days and bidding rights for the workers.
The strike involved a significant portion of the skilled workforce at the Ashland Specialty Chemicals facility in Texas City. The resolution of the dispute marks a return to normal operations after over six weeks of industrial action.
Specific details regarding the exact percentage of wage increases or the precise improvements to sick leave and disability benefits were not immediately available. The contract is set to run for a duration of three years.
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