Strike News
July 11, 2012 Leave a Comment
The Norwegian government stepped in at the last minute to prevent big oil companies from locking out their workers — some of whom have been on strike for two weeks after the companies refused to honor agreements made in bargaining several years ago, allowing early retirement at age 62. The compulsory arbitration ordered by the Labor Government will prevent a full stoppage of Norway’s North Sea Oil — and resulting economic damage– but it also deprives the workers of their right to oppose the broken agreement.
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