A strike at a Texas City chemical plant has come to an end with the union workers securing a new contract. The strike was initiated in response to a proposed contract by Ashland Specialty Chemicals. The proposed contract had several contentious provisions, including the removal of benefits for senior workers and reductions in sick leave benefits.

It also involved reorganizing job positions. Further details about the new contract and the terms of the agreement are available from Houston Public Media, which reported on the strike and its resolution, representing 70 workers at the plant.