Local Labor Unions Voice Support for Richmond Refinery Renewal Project

Refinery Improvements Expected to Put Richmond Labor Union Members
to Work
RICHMOND, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
The Basic Crafts Alliance, comprised of five local labor unions
including Carpenters Union Local #152, Operating Engineers Local #3,
Laborers' Union Local #324, Iron Workers Local #378 and Cement Masons
Local #300, today announced their support for the Chevron Richmond
Refinery Energy and Hydrogen Renewal Project.

"On behalf of the members of our unions, and particularly those
many members who reside in Richmond, we are eager to have the
opportunity to help build an improved refinery with updated plants and
equipment," said Willie Hicks, Business Representative of the
Laborers' Union Local #324. "In the difficult economic time we are
facing, this project is exactly what is needed to put local people to
work."

The Renewal Project is expected to create more than 1,200
good-paying construction jobs and generate millions in new revenues
for Richmond services including public safety, libraries and youth
programs at no cost to local government or taxpayers. By updating and
replacing equipment, the Renewal Project will reduce overall emissions
and improve the energy efficiency and reliability of operations with
no increase to the Refinery's overall production capacity.

"Our unions are united in standing together behind this proposal,"
proclaimed Sam Tang, a Richmond resident and member of Operating
Engineers Local #3. "Reinvesting in the City of Richmond's vibrant
industry and workforce is vital to the future of our community and
this project is exactly what we need to make a lasting investment for
people like me."

The proposal to upgrade facilities at the Richmond Refinery will
enter final deliberations for approval by the Planning Commission
early next month.

for the Basic Crafts Alliance
Jason Barnett, 415-999-0917

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