The oligarchs have had enough of this shrinking the cost of gasoline and fuel oil so they have employed their goon-squad unions to do what is needed to make the commodity scarce again, thus driving back up the price their serfs pay for the dole of energy.
Production at the refineries has not stopped except at one that was already half-down due to other work.
Anything is possible, but I suspect this is a strategic move on the part of the unions...just as the Longshoreman strike just settled.
Unions are in a world of hurt. (Praise Jesus!) If not for the overwhelmingly supportive NLRB, they would be on life support.
When Wisconsin passed RTW for government employees friendly school boards/districts signed extensions of contracts already in place. It locked in existing policies and benefits, including mandatory dues for the period of the extension. These RTW provisions only go into effect when old contracts expire.
I believe the contracts signed by the Big Three at the time of BK expire this year. New contracts in Michigan will be governed by RTW.
If I were in charge of negotiations I would advocate for setting a high water mark for pay, benefits, and work rules. Frankly, the only thing in their future is givebacks as far as the eye can see. Short of the Repubs really $cr3wing the pooch, the next prez will be Repub...no more Obama NLRB.