Australian Unions Notify Inpex of Planned Work Stoppages at Ichthys LNG Facility
Three Australian unions notified Japanese company Inpex on Monday of 243 planned stoppages and work bans at the Ichthys LNG facilities from May 27 to June 10. The action follows unsuccessful talks on working conditions.
businessnews.com.auThe Offshore Alliance union, the Australian Workers Union, and the Maritime Union of Australia issued the notice after the unions and the company failed to reach a deal on working conditions last week.
Background on the Dispute A spokesperson for the Offshore Alliance said the unions had made their bargaining claims clear to Inpex. The spokesperson added that the unions would not accept reduced claims because the company had not reviewed them for six months.
The planned industrial action would occur while global LNG supply faces constraints linked to the Iran war and the closed Strait of Hormuz.
Key Facts
Potential Impact
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Ichthys LNG output could be reduced during the two-week period.
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Global LNG availability may face additional pressure if stoppages occur.
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