The UC Berkeley Labor Center’s report documents how the closure of the Marathon Martinez oil refinery in Contra Costa County resulted in substantial unemployment, significant wage losses, and major challenges for displaced workers—predominantly older, white males lacking formal certifications—while highlighting the need for comprehensive workforce transition support and new skill development to facilitate their entry into sustainable industries.
Keywords:
- Bay Area Employment
- Economic Transition
- Fossil Fuel Layoff
- Refinery Closure
- Worker Impact
- Workers
- Bay area