Chevron’s Australian Workers to Strike in September
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Melbourne, Australia, August 29, 2023 – Workers at Chevron’s Australian LNG facilities are set to strike on September 7, in a dispute over wages and working conditions.
The Offshore Alliance (OA), which represents Chevron workers, said in a statement that its lawyers had notified the company of the strike decision.
The statement said that workers at the Wheatstone and Gorgon LNG facilities would walk off the job on September 7, and that the strike would continue until the company meets the union’s demands.
The statement accused Chevron of not living up to its obligations in the union bargaining process, saying, “Chevron workers will not be bullied by those who think they can exploit our resources, rob Australian citizens, and pay low wages to highly skilled oil and gas workers who work in dangerous facilities.”
A Chevron spokesperson told Australian media that the company did not believe the strike was necessary to reach an agreement, but that it respected the workers’ right to strike.
Chevron has been operating in Western Australia since 1952, and it operates the Wheatstone and Gorgon LNG facilities in the state.
Commentary
The strike by Chevron workers in Australia is a sign of the growing tensions between workers and employers in the energy sector.
The energy sector is a major employer in many countries, and workers in the sector are often well-paid and have strong unions. However, the sector is also facing increasing competition from renewable energy sources, which is putting pressure on wages and working conditions.
The strike by Chevron workers is likely to have a significant impact on the company’s operations in Australia. The company is a major producer of LNG, and the strike could disrupt production and lead to higher prices for LNG.
The strike is also a sign of the growing discontent among workers in the energy sector. Workers in the sector are facing increased pressure from employers, and they are increasingly willing to take action to protect their rights.
