McClellan Urges AdvanSix, Local Labor Leaders to Reach a Prompt Resolution
Richmond, VA – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) sent a letter to Erin Kane, President and CEO of AdvanSix, and Andy Girvin, Plant Manager for AdvanSix Hopewell, and local labor leaders, urging them to continue negotiating in good faith to reach a resolution expeditiously. Over 340 employees recently went on strike over reported wage issues in their new contracts.
Hopewell is AdvanSix’s largest manufacturing site, and one of the largest manufacturing sites worldwide for ammonium sulfate and Nylon 6 resin.
The hardworking men and women of the chemical manufacturing industry routinely perform their duties while being exposed to hazardous chemicals and materials, and we must support them with the resources and services necessary to provide each member of the workforce with a safe and fair workplace,” wrote Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan. “As you know, AdvanSix and its employees fill a critical role in strengthening global supply chains by operating one of the world’s largest single manufacturing sites for ammonium sulfate – a key ingredient in fertilizer used to grow agricultural products around the world. According to AdvanSix employees, any delays, or disruptions in operations at the Hopewell facility could compromise global supply chains and markets, placing undue burdens on the agricultural community and economy.
Congresswoman McClellan called on all parties to maintain negotiations and reach a resolution as quickly as possible.
“Again, I urge AdvanSix Hopewell and its employees to continue good faith collective bargaining negotiations and to quickly reach an equitable resolution for all parties,” continued Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan.
Read Congresswoman McClellan’s full letter here or below.
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To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing today to request AdvanSix, Hopewell, and its 340 employees, members of the United Food and Commercial Workers/International Chemical Workers Union Council, Local 591-C; the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 666; the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local No. 10; and the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry, Local 851, to continue to collectively bargain in good faith and to come to a resolution as quickly as possible.
The hardworking men and women of the chemical manufacturing industry routinely perform their duties while being exposed to hazardous chemicals and materials, and we must support them with the resources and services necessary to provide each member of the workforce with a safe and fair workplace. As you know, AdvanSix and its employees fill a critical role in strengthening global supply chains by operating one of the world’s largest single manufacturing sites for ammonium sulfate – a key ingredient in fertilizer used to grow agricultural products around the world. According to AdvanSix employees, any delays, or disruptions in operations at the Hopewell facility could compromise global supply chains and markets, placing undue burdens on the agricultural community and economy.
Again, I urge AdvanSix Hopewell and its employees to continue good faith collective bargaining negotiations and to quickly reach an equitable resolution for all parties.
I appreciate your attention to this critical issue. Please know that my door is always open. It is a pleasure to represent Virginia’s 4th Congressional District.
Sincerely,
Jennifer L. McClellan
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