Inpex Ichthys LNG Workers to Strike Starting May 27
The Offshore Alliance union grouping has served notice to strike at the Ichthys liquefied natural gas facility in northern Australia starting May 27. This move follows failed negotiations over pay and conditions and could impact global energy supplies as Japan faces a potential summer crunch.
The Offshore Alliance served strike notice to INPEX CORP at its Ichthys liquefied natural gas facility in Australia starting May 27. The labor action follows a vote where 326 of 346 union workers supported strikes over stalled pay and condition negotiations. The move threatens to disrupt global energy markets already facing supply constraints and rising seasonal demand.
### Labor Dispute Halts Production Outlook The Offshore Alliance, representing the Maritime Union of Australia and the Australian Workers Union, issued the intent to strike for a window running from May 27 through June 10. Union lawyers stated that months of discussions failed to produce progress on bargaining claims.
