HOUSTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The United Steelworkers unionconfirmed late on Thursday that it has told local unions toreject a sixth contract offer made by Shell Oil Company to U.S.refinery workers.
Sources had said earlier on Thursday the national unionwould recommend locals vote against it.
The union added that talks with Shell have paused pending arequest for information and will resume at some point. (Reporting By Terry Wade)