Anarcho-Brocialist
12th June 2012, 18:15
-At least five of Norway's oil and gas rigs will be shut due to a strike launched at midnight Saturday by 114 workers at oilfield service company Baker Hughes Inc.
"I can't imagine a more just strike than this one," said Safe leader Hilde-Marie Rysst, in a statement Sunday. "We are appalled by the arrogance and complete lack of respect of the basic principles of Norwegian labor which Baker Hughes has demonstrated to our members."
Members of the union Safe are striking because Baker Hughes changed their conditions after acquiring BJ Services in February. The union accused Baker Hughes of financing the acquisition by reducing workers' benefits.
Forgot to add link : Here is the link to the article (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/norway-oil-workers-strike-forcing-rig-shutdown-2012-06-11)
"I can't imagine a more just strike than this one," said Safe leader Hilde-Marie Rysst, in a statement Sunday. "We are appalled by the arrogance and complete lack of respect of the basic principles of Norwegian labor which Baker Hughes has demonstrated to our members."
Members of the union Safe are striking because Baker Hughes changed their conditions after acquiring BJ Services in February. The union accused Baker Hughes of financing the acquisition by reducing workers' benefits.
Forgot to add link : Here is the link to the article (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/norway-oil-workers-strike-forcing-rig-shutdown-2012-06-11)