California Oil Workers Face Uncertain Future Amid Energy Transition
Thousands of California oil workers face uncertain futures as major refineries close amid the state’s energy transition. Workers like Willie Cruz and his son navigate job losses while policymakers grapple with economic impacts.
California oil workers are confronting an increasingly uncertain future as the state’s energy transition accelerates, with major refinery closures threatening thousands of jobs across the industry. The planned shutdowns of Phillips 66 and Valero Energy facilities highlight the complex challenges facing workers and communities dependent on fossil fuel industries, according to recent analysis of California’s shifting energy landscape.